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
Powerful Video: I Fought For You
This may be the most powerful four minutes and fifteen seconds of video I've ever seen. Please take a few minutes to watch, and I think you'll agree. Three words we can never say too often: "Thank you, Veterans!"
2014 Transportation And Development Conference
The Victoria Chamber of Commerce will host a 2014 Transportation and Development Conference with State Representative Geanie Morrison and Texas Department of Transportation Deputy Executive Director John Barton. The conference takes place on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. at the UHV Multi-Purpose Room (3007 N. Ben Wilson).
Animal Clinic And Pet Adoption
Experience the love and joy of adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten into your home! Saturday, March 8, 2014, Adopt-A-Pet of Victoria will be offering an Animal Clinic and Pet Adoption event at 8215 Houston Hwy. starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be a veterinarian on hand to administer vaccinations and examinations. If you already have a dog or cat in your family, you can take advantage of the anima
Brown Bag Book Group At The Library Every Wednesday
The Brown Bag Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Bronte Room at the Victoria Public Library, and you're invited! Light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere make for a nice, enjoyable way to spend your lunch hour...
Cast of “Airplane!” Return To The Cockpit
One of the all-time greatest comedy films was 1980's Airplane! This hilarious spoof of the many "disaster" films released during the 1970's became a classic, and paved the way for the Naked Gun series of films, created by the same group of creative zanies, Jim Abrahams and brothers Jerry and David Zucker. Now, a new series of commercials promoting Wisconsin tourism reunites some of the o
Coming Soon: Apple CarPlay
WOW! As a very happy iPhone user since the 3GS was released, I'm excited to see this newest development from Apple that will interface the iPhone directly into a vehicle's dashboard audio system, utilizing a new automotive version called CarPlay!
Promises, Promises
Once upon a time, a man's (or woman's) word was their bond. If one made a promise, and then didn't deliver on that promise, it was not only considered "bad form," but an extreme embarrassment. A cloud of shame could descend upon an entire family over one broken promise.
But here, well into the 21st century, it seems that promises can be made and broken without much thought, be it in poli
Exhibit: Where Texas History Began
Texas has such a rich heritage! And the more you know your Texas history, the more proud it will make you to be a resident of the Lone Star State! The Victoria County Historical Commission welcomes Eric Ray, curator for Museum of the Coastal Bend, to present his program "Where Texas History Began: New Exhibits at the Museum of the Coastal Bend" at 7:00pm on Monday, March 3 at 205 W. Good
Skeeter Playing At Houston Bar-B-Que Cookoff
If you happen to be going over to Houston for the Livestock Show & Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff on Friday (Feb. 28th) and Saturday (March 1st.), I'll be playing the drums with Joe Salinas & The Dancehall Demons. Look for us in the Refugio County Bull Spit Cookers' tent on the grounds at Reliant Park! It's g...
Film: Bob Wills-Still the King
In 1975, the late, great Waylon Jennings wrote and sang a song called, "Bob Wills Is Still The King," a tribute to the "King of Western Swing," Texas' own Bob Wills. Now, a new documentary will show how the rhythms, instruments and arrangements laid the groundwork for what would become known just a few years later as Rock 'n' Roll.
Texas A&M Singing Cadets In Yoakum March 2, 2014
The De-Witt-Lavaca County A&M Mothers' Club is hosting the Texas A&M Singing Cadets on Sunday, March 3, 2014 at the Yoakum High School Auditorium. Doors open at 1 p.m. Known as the "Voice of Aggieland," the Singing Cadets is an all-male chorus that performs approximately sixty concerts each year throughout Texas, the United States and even overseas. They perform a variety of musi
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Oyster & Catfish Dinner
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Inez is having its 62nd annual Oyster and Catfish dinner Sunday, March 2, 2014. Serving is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Inez Community Cener. Large plates are $12, a small plates is $8 each. Chicken strip dinner plates are $8...