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
Madonna’s iconic 1986 hit “La Isla Bonita” has made history by becoming her first music video to achieve 1 billion views on YouTube. Madonna’s record-setting video was directed by Mary Lambert, who also was behind her celebrated videos for “Borderline,” “Like A Virgin,” “Material Girl,” and “Like A Prayer.” The lush visuals for “La Isla…… More
On Wednesday (April 23), Snoop Dogg reached a dynamic new partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, as confirmed by NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios Chairman Donna Langley. The extensive venture stretches across film, television, sports entertainment, and streaming, with the media company set to tap into Snoop’s global appeal, business acumen, creativity, and authenticity on a…… More
On Thursday (April 24), New Kids on the Block announced that they will be releasing a 35th anniversary reissue of their iconic 1990 album, Step By Step, on June 13. The expanded edition of NKOTB’s chart-topping fourth studio album – whose title track spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 –…… More
Lorde has made a triumphant return with her hypnotic new synth-pop single, “What Was That.” The track is the first taste of the Grammy-winning singer’s highly-anticipated fourth album, with the confessional lyrics of the new song reminiscent of Lorde’s celebrated Melodrama era. The release of “What Was That” is accompanied by a visually striking music…… More
On Thursday (April 24), L.A. sister trio Haim announced the release of their first new album in 5 years, I Quit, which is set to arrive on June 20 via Columbia Records. The record reveal coincides with the release of their new single, “Down to Be Wrong,” which is accompanied by a music video featuring…… More
