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2 weeks ago I do believe that Jaren Johnston and Jimmy Robbins are songwriting gods, because they write songs like "Beachin'", "Days of Gold" "Sure Would Be Cool If You Did" plus dozens of others for other artists. Jaren who is a member of The Cadillac Three and Jimmy who's Jarens songwriting buddy, also wrote the new Cadillac Three song "Party Like You". I love it and I think you're going to love the song too because it's got that same 'feel good, I'm in love with life' vibe as "Beachin'" does. Don't just take my word for it, check it out for yourself.
2 weeks ago The Buffalo Gap Historic Village is hosting a special celebration in remembrance of Marshall Tom Hill on the 128th anniversary of his death. This is a nighttime event that starts at 11 PM and lasts until 1 AM. You are encouraged to bring your cameras and recorders as you spend the night in Tom's house where he died. Organizers hope to get a glimpse of Tom's ghost and maybe speak with him. Space is limited so get your tickets early. I'd like to add that this is the same hunt that Pete Beretta went on, when he had the 'Milk Duds' scared out of him.
2 weeks ago Meet Spike, a six month old, 15 pound terrier mix that was picked up by Abilene Animal Control. Spike is ready for adoption and more importantly only has a few days left to live. Kelsey Loza, Rescue Coordinator for the Shelter says "Spike will make an awesome family pet." Please help us save the "KEAN Critter" of the week. See him at the Abilene Animal Control Shelter in the west wing.
2 weeks ago Country singer/songwriter John Anderson will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame October 5th. John Anderson wrote songs like “Chicken Truck,” “Goin' Down Hill,” “I Wish I Could Write You A Song” and “If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.” In the ’90s John wrote and recorded “Seminole Wind,” “Country ’Til I Die,” “I Wish I Could Have Been There” and “Bend It 'til It Breaks.” But John's biggest song came early in his career in 1983, the was "Swingin'" and it got him the Horizon Award and Song of the Year.
2 weeks ago The 5th annual American's With Disabilities Act Celebration is set to take place July 22nd, 2014 at the Abilene Civic Center. This year the guest speaker is Amberley Snyder who's better known for her amazing rodeo skills and the fact she over-came her disability caused by an auto accident. Amberley, who still rodeo's and is a motivational speaker says "this ain't my last rodeo and I'm living the dream with a disability." The celebration is hosted by Disability In Action, check out all the details.
2 weeks ago My 12 year old redneck daughter has been asking me to take her swimming and when I didn't move fast enough, she took matters into her own hands. She used two of my wife's laundry baskets and turned them into her "personal swimming pool." Watch as my daughters best friend demonstrates the canon-ball.
2 weeks ago Rescue The Animals (RTA)/SPCA in Abilene responded to a call of animal abuse near Gorman, Texas. SPCA Investigator Mindi Qualls says "it's the worst case ever of animal abuse that I have ever come upon." Mindi told me that, what she found was a nightmare and it made her physically ill. After I viewed the photos and the videos, I too was sickened and became emotional as I wondered "who would do this to an animal?" I will warn you now, this contains graphic images.
2 weeks ago I just learned that the Lone Star State has an official state dog and why not, we've got a official state flower, bird, food and as of 2005 a dog. The breed is a result of an ingenious Texas cattle rancher and hog hunter. The Texas Blue Lacy, is a mixture between a wolf and a hound and makes the most awesome cow-dog/hog-dog. Watch as a Lacy family member explains how the breed came about.
2 weeks ago John Anderson's country music career took off over thirty years ago in 1977. John has had over 4o released singles, five No.1 songs and 22 studio albums to date. It's no wonder he's being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame this year. John Anderson fans, no need to search the web to find all of John's 'official music videos’. We’ve got them all right here.
2 weeks ago Luke Bryan's is changing gears for this one, there's no up-tempo, having fun, party time song here with 'Roller Coaster'. I believe this will be the summertime love ballad for 2014. Luke sold me on this one, because I found myself reminiscing about that one hot summertime love in my youth. Check it out, see what memories this sexy video brings back for you.
3 weeks ago The City of Abilene and the Cultural Affairs Council are working together to bring a city-wide birthday celebration and event together this Saturday, July 12th at Rose Park. There will be tours of the Oscar Rose Park facilities, a fun run/walk thru the park, Happy Birthday cake and cupcakes, archery shooting, rollerskating, dunking booth, Bocce open court, bounce houses, swimming at the Rose park pool, live entertainment and lots more fun festivities. Check it out.
3 weeks ago I tested some fire starters to see if they worked and to see if I could do it. One in-particular brand new devise is called the 'Everstryke Match'. Another is my old time favorite a magnesium rod fire starter, and I know it works because I've been using it since I was a scout. As I like to say "if I can do it with one arm and these things, imagine what you can do with two arms and these things, never give up!" Check out this One Arm Challenge.