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
Johnny Gimble Passes Away at 88
Johnny Gimble was a true Texas treasure... a legend among musicians and people who just love good music. No one else could make a fiddle sing like Johnny Gimble. My mother said his fiddle playin' sounded like "ribbons of velvet".
Goliad Market Days Saturday
The perfect thing for Mom! Come over to Goliad Market Days Saturday, May 9th and find that perfect gift for Mother’s Day! Spend the day shopping with your mom and grandmother. It’s a great way to spend a day.
Parade of Homes
The 2015 Parade of Homes continues Saturday, May 9th and KIXS 108 and J.P. will be on the Parade from 10am until noon. J.P. will be visiting homes by Steve Klein Custom Homes and Prokop Custom Homes! Remember, you can purchase your tickets at any Parade home...
Raisin VFD Fundraiser Saturday
The Raisin VFD annual BBQ Fundraiser and Auction will be Saturday starting at 11am at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 2535 Coletoville Road. Stop by and purchase plates including brisket or 1/2 chicken, beans, potato salad, & trimmings to support the Raisin Volunteer Fire Department....
Refugio Country Opry Tonight
The Refugio Country Opry is tonight at The Expo Center at the Refugio County Fairgrounds, 245 Fairground Rd., Refugio, Texas. The show features "The Best of the Best" opry band with special guest entertainers. This month's guest are Ed Gary of Arizonia; Pat Grogan of Ingelside; and Ray Goodwin of Victoria.
Free ‘Little Rascals’ Movie at VPL
Looking for great free entertainment Saturday morning? The Victoria Public Library has you covered! Saturday morning at 10am The Little Rascals are back in an all-new movie! Join the fun with Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat, Petey the dog and the whole gang as they are up to their usual mischief...
Idle Free Jamboree Saturday
The Environmental Services Department is hosting the Idle Free Jamboree Saturday at 10am to help educate the community about the importance of keeping our air clean through pedal car races. Students from VISD will race in pedal cars built of PVC pipe and recycled bike parts around the track at Memorial Stadium, 1110 Sam Houston Drive...
‘Lone Star Women’ Exhibit at MCB
Celebrate some extraordinary women this Mother’s Day weekend at the Museum of the Coastal Bend with hands-on activities. MCB is located on the corner of Red River & Ben Jordan streets in Victoria. The event takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 9th. Ad...
Drive In Movie Friday Night
Friday, May 8th at 6pm at Riverside Stadium, 405 Memorial Drive in Riverside Park, be a part of a classic Drive-In Movie Theater. Couples, dress up in your 1950’s best and take a picture in front of classic, vintage cars to enter our costume contest for a Pumphouse gift card!
AIM For The Cure Melanoma Run/Walk
Join us as we raise money to find a cure for Melanoma, in loving memory of Peggy Sue Berg, Saturday at 8am at the Riverside Park Special Events Area.. Pre-register online @ http://victoria2015.aimatmelanoma.org/ .
Victoria Jazz Ensemble to Perform Thursday
Victoria College’s Jazz Combo, along with jazz ensembles from Victoria East and West High Schools, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 in the Victoria East High School Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
‘Pleazure’ to Perform at Hilton Garden Inn
Are you looking for something special to do for Mom this Mother's Day? Here's a great idea! "Pleazure" will be performing at the Hilton Garden Inn Sunday night at 6pm.