It’s lights out for ERCOT’s CEO Bill Magness. He was fired Wednesday for his mismanagement of Texas’ power grid during last month’s sub-zero freezing temperatures which left over 4 million Texas residents without power and therefore, unable to heat their homes. Magness has defended his decision to begin rolling blackouts to ease the strain on…… More
Citizens of Wichita Falls who participate in the Choose to Reuse program at the Wichita Falls Organics Facility will be able to pick up a free load of compost this Saturday. Get more information here.… More
The same pancake mix and sausage cooked at the University Kiwanis Club pancake festival is being served differently this year. The club’s annual pancake festival was cancelled in January because of the pandemic. “We didn’t know what we were going to do when we cancelled the event quite frankly. We just knew we had to…… More
Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, help from the federal government for small businesses who are struggling continues to be in high demand. Luckily, starting Wednesday for two weeks, the Paycheck Protection Program will open applications for places that have 20 employees or less. More details about this new, temporary eligibility requirement and how…… More
The City of Wichita Falls Water Department is helping residents make sure they can keep their water services on. “We actually haven’t cut anybody off for nonpayment since right when this first started, which I think was around Feb. 11, so we’ve actually gone about two and half weeks,” said Azura Kerr, Systems Data Administrator…… More
In a new interview with People, breakout country superstar Shaboozey shared the one piece of advice that he received from Beyoncé. The 29-year-old “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker made a guest appearance on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning Best Country Album and Album of the Year, Cowboy Carter, and he reflects on what that memorable experience was like.…… More
In a new feature in The Sun on Wednesday (February 5), Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy gave her first interview since the singer’s tragic death in October. Cassidy was in tears as she expressed her regret about the incident, saying “If I could see into the future, I would never have left Argentina.” The social…… More
On Thursday (January 6), Kelly Clarkson announced on Instagram that she will be launching a “Studio Sessions” residency this summer at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Clarkson’s run of Vegas shows begins on July 4th, with a total of 18 performances scheduled through the final date of her residency on November 15th.…… More
Apple TV+ has greenlit an upcoming K-pop competition series titled “KPopped,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and “Gangnam Style” singer Psy. According to the show’s description, “In each episode, western icons reimagine one of their biggest hits, collaborating with top-tier K-pop idols to deliver spectacular battle performances, with a live Seoul-based audience picking the winner of…… More
Kendrick Lamar took part in a rare public interview on Thursday (January 6) during Apple Music’s Super Bowl Press Conference. The Compton rapper, fresh off winning five Grammys for “Not Like Us,” promises a thought-provoking, storytelling-focused performance at his Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on Sunday. While Lamar didn’t directly address his ongoing…… More
