My name is Joe Bob (really, that’s my real name).I was born and raised in Texas (except for some time spent in Tennessee to do my musical bit)If you remember any of the following: The Burris Young’unsThe Blue DiamondsJoe Bob’s Bar and Grill BandNightriderJoel Nava and the BorderThe Burris Family BandBig Square SunThen you may remember me...I like music, turnip greens, mohair, piles of burning tires, tree snakes, roadmaps, and kitchen gadgets.
Joe Bob
‘Family Fun Day’ in Seadrift
Beat the Heat inside the air conditioned Civic Center in Seadrift at 'Family Fun Day' next Saturday starting at 10am!! It's a fun-filled day for the whole family! Learn about products & services, for men, women & children, LIVE demonstrations,kids entertainment, music...and more!!
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to Be in El Campo
The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on display Behind Myatt Elementary School on Blossom Meyer Street in El Campo starting Wednesday, July 15th. The names of 58,272 service members who did not survive the Vietnam War are etched on the Wall. Of those service members, 28 are from our local area.
KIXS 108 and J.P. at Ashley Furniture Saturday
JOIN KIXS 108 AND J.P. SATURDAY FROM 11AM TO 1PM AT ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE, 5201 NORTH NAVARRO. IF YOU ARE NOT AT THE ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE, YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON THEIR HUGE TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SAVINGS EVENT. PLUS, IF YOU HAVE BEEN WAKING UP CRANKY DURING THE WEEK, YOU AREN'T GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
Bellamy Bros Team Up With Komen
News release--Nashville, Tenn. (July 7, 2015) - Country music’s legendary duo the Bellamy Brothers has teamed with Susan G. Komen® to let their love flow for people facing breast cancer, with a new music video and campaign to benefit Komen...
‘Space Camp’ at MCB
Do you know a 9-12 year old who loves space? Sign them up for Space Camp at the Museum of the Coastal Bend! During this morning day camp, kids will do hands-on activities related to our special exhibit, “Above Texas Skies: Space Exploration in the Coastal Bend.”
Miss Victoria Pageant Saturday
The 45th annual Miss Victoria Pageant is Saturday at 6pm at the VISD Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive in Victoria. Presently the Miss Victoria Pageant is owned and operated by Debbie Bennett Green.
POC Paddling Trail Ribbon Cutting Thursday
The official ribbon cutting for the new POC Paddling Trail will be Thursday at 9am at Little Jetties, Washington Street and Commerce Street in Port O'Connor. The POC Paddling Trail consists of a series of interconnecting trails. The twelve mile expansion adds two new trails, Pass Cavallo J-hook Trail and Barroom Bay Trail, to provide a total of ~40 miles of paddling opportunity along the shores of
Drenched South Texas 5K Saturday
The 'Drenched South Texas 5K" is Saturday starting at 8am at the Riverside Park Special Events Area in Riverside Park. This year the event benefits the Riding Therapy Center and the Smiles of Life Foundation project. The event includes foam, water features, bouncy slides and a giant water balloon fight...
Paddle The Guadalupe Delta to Seadrift
Sunday at 8am you can Paddle the Guadalupe Delta to Seadrift. The length of the "paddle" is about 13 miles. The start is at Calhoun’s Riverside RV Retreat off H35 at Guadalupe River. Take out is at Seadrift Bayfront Park. (Note: last 5.5 miles is in the bay, is subject to strong winds and waves, and is recommended for experienced paddlers only)
Virtual Dementia Tour Friday
If you have friends, family members, patients, or residents with Dementia, you will find this of interest. You can now walk in their shoes--literally! The Virtual Dementia tour is the only scientifically proven method of giving people with a healthy brain an experience of what dementia is like.
“Extreme Weather” Presentation at MCB
The 'Museum of the Coastal Bend', 2200 E Red River Street, will host a presentation on 'Extreme Weather' from 10am to 4pm Saturday. From droughts to hurricanes, Texas experiences some big, extreme weather.
Stroman High Class of ’85 Reunion
Stroman High School class of 1985 will hold a class reunion from 7 p.m.-midnight July 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 123 Huvar St. Tickets are $120 for couples and $70 for single. The event includes a live DJ, comedy show by Comedian Kelvin Girdy and Craig Bush, a country style buffet prepared by Hilton Garden Inn, free drawings, professional photographer, best dress and talent contest.