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
2014 Spring Heritage Quilt Show
The Yoakum Heritage Museum is having the 2014 Spring Heritage Quilt Show now through April 15th, opening on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special arrangements may be made for groups of 10 or more.
Goliad Sheriff Investigating Infant Death
Sad news from Goliad County, as reported by Bianca Montes at victoriaadvocate.com:
Goliad County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 9-month-old boy, officials confirmed Tuesday.
The child, Paul McAdams, was initially transported to DeTar Hospital Navarro shortly after 4 a.m. F...
Star Wars Symphonic Suite on the Sanfilippo Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
If you've ever heard the incredible sound of a mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ, then you know what an amazing instrument it is. In fact, it's not really one "instrument," but an entire orchestra in one very complex apparatus! Watch and listen as the amazing Jelani Eddington plays the entire Main Title from the Star Wars Symphonic Suite...and he does it completely from memory!
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Evenflo Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Car Seats
I've never had to buy a child car seat, as I've never had any children. However, I do have to wonder: after all these years (and how many car seat recalls?), why can't they get these things right?! It seems to me like there have been a LOT of child seat recalls! Well, here comes another one!
Skeeter’s Looking For A House To Rent
Yes, it's true. My wife Sweetie and I need a house to rent somewhere in or around Victoria, preferably no more than a 20 minute drive into town. We need at least 3 bedrooms and would like to have 2 bathrooms, if possible. We also have 3 dogs (housebroken) and 2 cats (they use a box). All have been spayed/neutered (the animals, not the people!). We need to move (from El Campo) ASAP!
The Birthday Board
Just in case you didn't know, we take your calls weekday mornings for our daily KIXS 108 Birthday Board, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! If someone you know is celebrating a birthday, be sure to call Skeeter at (361) 573-0108, and let him record your birthday greeting! You can start calling anytime after 6:30am, and we play back the greetings at around 7:40am.
7-Character TX Plates Available Now
My Plates’ ever-popular 7-letter license plates will once again be available for purchase for a limited time only. Starting at 7:00 AM today, Monday, April 7th, until 7:00 AM on Monday, April 14th, My Plates is offering the following to all Texans:
$75 rebate on any 1-year 7-letter plate purchase, or
$100 rebate on any 5 or 10-year 7-letter plate purchase
Nursery Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser
Have fun, enjoy great food, and support the Nursery V.F.D. at their annual Fundraiser on Sunday, April 6th starting at 11:00 a.m. at the fire station (370 Nursery Rd. just north of Victoria).
Catering will be provided by Mike Pozzi Catering...
Port Lavaca Market Days
The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce invites you to the April edition of Market Days, Saturday, April 5th. This day-long event features craft vendors, farmer's market, food and fun for the entire family!
The festivities center around the Bauer Community Center parking lot in Port Lavaca...
MMMmmm…Steak!
Got a hankerin' for a juicy cut of beef? Then don't miss American Legion Steak Night, Friday, April 4th at the American Legion Hall, 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. in Victoria! The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and is open to anyone who would like to attend. Enjoy a full meal of steak, salad, baked potatoes and desserts.
KIXS at Dick’s For a Friday Roadshow
Friday, April 4th from 3-6 p.m., join KIXS 108 and me, Skeeter Nash, at Dick's Food Store (at the corner of Creswood and Laurent) for another big Roadshow!
Dick's is the last independent retail grocery store in Victoria! They're 3rd generation family-owned and operated, serving families in the Crossroads for over 75 years...
Listen to Win Steve Wariner Tickets and Meet ‘n’ Greet Passes
Listen to me, Skeeter Nash, Tuesday morning (4/3/14) between 9:00-10:00 a.m. Sometime during that hour, I'll play Steve Wariner's song, "Holes in the Floor of Heaven." When you hear it start to play, start calling (361) 573-0108. If you're the 10th caller, you'll win a pair of tickets to see Steve Wariner live this Saturday (4/5/14) at Schroeder Hall...