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
Should You See A Therapist?
Pressures at work. Worry because you can't find work. Conflicts at home. Loss, loneliness. These are just a few of life's challenges that can lead to feelings of depression, or worse. But there's a big difference between "feeling down," and true mental illness issues that need to be addressed with professional help. How can you tell if you need to seek counseling and/or treatment? Here a
8 Precious Mom & Pup Pics
Aaawww...who doesn't love photos of mama dogs and their babies? Once you see these pics, it leaves no doubt that these doggy moms love their precious pups! If you know someone who needs a smile today, feel free to share this page with them!
Learn How To Start Your Own Business
Have you ever thought about starting a business of your own? Now is a great time to get started, but you’ll need to be prepared. That’s where UHV SBDC comes in: Learn the aspects of starting a business, plus get the answers and information you need to startup your business.
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...
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.
Free Computer Training
Enhance your skills with more than 110 different tutorials from Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. The Victoria Public Library Computer Lab will be reserved every Wednesday for this self-guided training. For more information visit the library website www...
Help Your Neighbors Here In The Crossroads
Recent news stories of single-family fires here in the Crossroads region reminded me of the time my wife and I spent as volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in our previous home area of Northeast Arkansas. We saw first-hand how the Red Cross can make a difference in the lives of families who have been victims of a fire in their home. Local Red Cross chapters can offer assist
Texas Writer To Sign Books
Meet Texas novelist and historian Myra Hargrave McIlvain when she'll be signing copies of her new book, Stein House, on Saturday at Hastings on North Navarro St. in Victoria.
Ms. McIlvain's book chronicles the story of a German immigrant family moving in the 19th century to the Texas seaport of Indianola...
Cold Weather Comfort Foods
With these cold snaps we've been experiencing here in south Texas, I can't help but crave some of my favorite cold weather comfort foods!
Dogs And Cancer
If you're like me, your pets--especially dogs--become like members of your family. Those of us who have dogs--and want them to be in the best health possible--have the usual pet-related health issues we worry about: flea/tick infestations, rabies, distemper, even heart disease. A diagnosis of cancer in one of our furry family members is just as terrifying as it would if it was one of us getting th
MMMmmm…Steak!
Got a hankerin' for a juicy cut of beef? Then don't miss American Legion Steak Night, Friday, February 7th at the American Legion Hall, 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. in Victoria! The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and is FREE and open to anyone who would like to attend...
National ‘Wear Red’ Day
Friday, February 7th has been designated as "National Wear Red Day," when Texans (and Americans nationwide) will take women's health to heart, by wearing the color red. This national movement will be joined by members of the local Decora Study Club to encourage women to be aware of steps that can be taken to reduce their risk for heart disease...