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
Road Closures in Victoria and the Crossroads Area
1. We want to remind motorists, “Turn Around Don’t Drown.” For current information on closed roads in Texas, please visit Drive Texas, please visit Drive Texas http://www.drivetexas.org.
2. Deep tropical moisture will continue to move into south Texas today resulting in heavy rain or thunderstorms through Wednesday night...
Tropical Storm Bill… 11am… 6/17/15
Though the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill are still moving across Texas, the primary danger to Victoria County has passed.
Wind gusts of 39mph were recorded at the Victoria Regional Airport with a gust of 54mph recorded at Port O’Connor
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“Bounce Camp” at hangtime Trampoline Park
"Bounce Camp" at Hang Time Trampoline Park, 4002 N Main Street No. 400 in Victoria, will be June 15th through the 19th from 9am to noon. Tuition is $200 for ages 6 through 13.
‘Juneteenth’ Celebration at the MCB Saturday
It's a 'Juneteenth' Celebration at the Museum of the Coastal Bend! Celebrate freedom in Texas with games and activities for the whole community. Saturday, June 20th, from 10am to 4pm at the corner of Red River and Ben Jordan streets in Victoria.
Matt Tardy at the VPL
Matt Tardy, juggler, comedian, and magician, will perform at the Victoria Public Library Thursday at 2pm. This show is filled with amazing juggling feats, unbelievable body contortions, audience participation, and hilarious comedy for all ages.
Flag City Opry Tonight
The "Flag City Opry" is tonight at 411 N. Wells Street in Edna. Werner's of Shiner will serve a catered meal beginning at 5:45 PM. The meal will consist of roast beef with brown gravy, buttered onion potatoes, green bean casserole, Caesar salad, rolls & tea. Plates are $8.00.
Gulf of Mexico… 4pm… 6/15/15
Here is what the gulf is looking like right now. KIXS 108 will keep you up to date on changing weather conditions. Right now, all I can say is get ready for some rain. More to come.
“Tropical Disturbance” Headed For Victoria Area
From the Victoria Emergency Operations Center--A Hurricane Hunter airplane found a large wave of low pressure, so the system remains a tropical disturbance. However, Tropical Storm Bill may still form before making landfall along the Central Texas Coast sometime Tuesday. Tropical storm force winds up to 40mph are expected in the coastal region.
G. B. Burris 1915-2003… My Dad
This is my Dad. Today would have been his 100th birthday. He was kind, loving, and tough as a boot. He loved my Mom, his children, and his music. He was a great musician and a great fiddler... and now I wish I would have paid more attention...
Street Dance Will Be Rescheduled
Update: The Coors Light Street Dance has been rescheduled for July 9th due to weather conditions. We hope to see you there!
Hartman Distributing Company, The City of Victoria Parks and Recreation and KIXS 108 present The Coors Light Silver Bullet Street Dance Free Summer Concert series at downtown Victoria Deleon Plaza this Thursday June 18th...
“Magnificat” To Be Performed at the Victoria Fine Arts Center
Never let anyone tell you there is a lack of live music or cultural events in Victoria, Texas. We are blessed with an abundance of choices when it comes to musical entertainment.
‘Pilgrim Opry’ Saturday
If you're looking for family friendly fun and live music, check out the "Pilgrim Opry" Saturday starting with a meal at 5pm at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 Farm-to-Market Road 1116 in Gonzales.