Hometown: Fresno, CA (where it all started at a 5,000 watt radio station). Birthday: August 15. Sign: Neon. Marital Status: Married to Sweetie Nash. Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats. Favorite Artist: I’m really not into art. Favorite All-Time CD: The one that paid the highest interest rate. Oh, wait…you mean music? The Pilgrim by Marty Stuart. It's a masterpiece. Favorite Song Lyric: “I’ll be somewhere down in Texas, if you’re looking for me…” First Concert Attended: The Edgar Winter Group w/Bad Company opening, 1974. Yeah…I’m old. So? Favorite Food: Anything Italian (my wife says she could put red sauce on an old shoe and I’d probably eat it!), but Mexican runs a close second. Favorite Local Restaurant: Let me try a few, and I’ll report back. Favorite Local Hangout: Wherever there’s good, LIVE Country music! Favorite Actor: Kelsey Grammar. Favorite Movie: That Thing You Do! Favorite TV Show: It used to be 24, but lately it’s been Touch and The Voice. Favorite Sports Team: The Sugar Land Skeeters. Favorite Website: Facebook, where I spend entirely too much time! Nickname Growing Up: Isn’t “Skeeter” enough of a nickname? People Would Be Shocked If They Knew: I was a founding member of the (original) Boy Howdy Band! Hobbies: I’m a licensed amateur radio operator (General class, call sign: N5ASH); I’m also a singing drummer and award-winning songwriter!
Skeeter Nash
Map: Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster
From tornadoes to wildfires, floods to hurricanes, Texas has its share of natural disasters. But, have you ever wondered where in the Lower 48 states one is least likely to encounter such calamities? Well, of course, a study was done to figure out the answer to that question. Check out this map, and see if you don't think that the benefits of life in Texas outweigh the "risks" here in th
Win With The “Bass-Ackwards Song!”
Think you know your Country music forwards and backwards? If you do, you could be a winner weekday mornings at 8:20 with Skeeter Nash! Listen for the "Bass-Ackwards Song of the Day" clue...it's a portion of a big Country hit song played backwards. If you guess the right song title, you WIN!!
Video: Corgi Only Responds to ‘Beatles’ Voice
Now, here's something you don't see every day...a Corgi dog whose owner can only get her to respond to him when the man uses a Beatles-type Liverpool accent!
10-Year-Old Performs “Blue Moon of Kentucky” Live at the Grand Ole Opry
Here's a great video from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring Ricky Skaggs and his great band, Kentucky Thunder. They're joined by 10-year-old Carson Peters, who brought the audience to their feet that night with his amazing singing and fiddle-playing skills!
Victoria VFW Burger Night
Victoria Post 4146 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites you to VFW Burger Night at VFW Hall: 2001 Lova Drive, every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. And what a deal! Get a juicy burger and chips for just $4.00! Food is available for dine-in or carry-out...
Come Grow With Us
The Jackson County Master Gardeners will hold their free Come Grow With Us Seminar on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the County Services Building Auditorium, 411 N. Wells in Edna. The topic, "Landscaping," will be presented by Myra Bentley of Myra's Garden and Nursery in Bay City...
Video: Mayflower Arkansas Tornado Drone Footage
Having spent nine years in northeast Arkansas, the killer storms last night brought great concern, as we have so many friends there. Thankfully, the worst of the storms passed to the north of our former hometown of Jonesboro; but sadly, other areas were devastated. Check out this amazing aerial footage (shot from a 'drone') of some of the destruction near Mayflower, AR.
Warrior’s Weekend and Field of Honor
A couple of powerful tribute events are coming to the Crossroads area in May. Warrior's Weekend and the Warrior's Weekend Field of Honor will pay tribute to those who have served our country in uniform, and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in defense of this nation, and the cause of freedom around the world.
Smashing Performance by Teen Band “Casino” at Talent Show
This group of middle-school-aged musicians REALLY know how to "rock out!" You have to watch this video to see what happens when the song is over.
25 Thorough Cleaning Tricks For The Neat Freak
As you may know, my wife Sweetie and I moved our belongings from El Campo to Victoria over Easter weekend. Our new house hadn't been thoroughly cleaned before we started moving in, so we had to do some quick cleaning (which still isn't 100% finished). Then, there will be the final cleaning of our previous residence, which will take place this weekend. I found this article with some helpful cleanin
Special Characters On Your Computer’s Keyboard
We're all familiar with the "Alt" key on our computer keyboards. If you use a password to log in to your Windows® computer, you generally press "Ctrl-Alt-Delete" to get to where you can put in your log in info. "Alt" also has a lot of other functions, but did you know that you can use it to insert "hidden" characters on your keyboard? Take, for instance the
Homemade Pizza Seasoning
I love Italian food. My wife says she could put red sauce on an old shoe and I'd probably eat it! One of my favorite things in the wide, wide world is pizza! And a well-made, homemade pizza can sometimes rival (and even surpass) that which you can find at the local pizza joint! So, when I saw this recipe for homemade pizza seasoning, I just had to share it!