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5 Father's Day Gift Ideas For the Carnivorous Dad

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:50:17 +0000

It’s just days away, and if you’re like us, you’re stumped about what to get your pops for Father’s Day. Ugly polo shirts wrinkle and fade, and no dad has ever actually cracked the spine on a book called 101 Great Grill Recipes. So what do all dudes love? Meat. We scoured the internet to [...]

'Shrimporee' Festival Celebrates 65 Years This Weekend

Joe Bob — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:07:08 +0000

The 65th Annual Shrimporee Festival is at the Aransas Pass Community Park, Aransas Pass June 14th, 15th, and 16th. Admission is only $10 for a three day pass. Other admission prices are as follows; $5 – adult admission per day $3 – admission for children ages 7 to 12, military and seniors over 55 Free [...]

Support Alzheimer's Awareness with Lunch at Huvar's

Joe Bob — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:39:00 +0000

Mindy Brown was in the KIXS 108 studios this morning with Skeeter Nash to tell us about this fantastic cause and idea. Eat lunch at Huvar’s Artisan Market and Catering, 110 W. Juan Linn St., to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Huvar’s will generously donate 10% of their proceeds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. [...]

Low Impression Car Club to Host Bake Sale

Joe Bob — Thu, 30 May 2013 23:04:28 +0000

The Low Impression Car Club is having a bake sale to benefit victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes Saturday from 10am to 5pm at Colortyme, 4903 North Navarro. They have partnered with a Baptist church in an Oklahoma community affected by the recent tornadoes. Contact: Miranda Espinoza at 361-433-6197.

Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse Abruptly Closes

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:31:26 +0000

A restaurant co-owned by Montgomery Gentry singer Eddie Montgomery has abruptly closed without warning, leaving employees scrambling to find an explanation for their sudden termination. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse in Harrodsburg, Ken. was open for business as usual on Saturday night (May 4). On Sunday, Tracy Nunan — Montgomery’s ex-wife and [...]

Two Members of Gloriana Treated for Food Poisoning

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:14:29 +0000

It must’ve been something they ate. Two of the three members of Gloriana were treated for food poisoning last night (April 19). We know this because Tom Gossin shared a photo of bandmates Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinert while they were receiving EMT care. Granted, it’s not and up close and personal shot but it [...]

The Farm Pay It Forward With Free Groceries for Strangers

Christina Vinson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:17:08 +0000

Although Nashville trio the Farm are the newcomers to the country music scene, they are making an impact not only in the entertainment industry, but also in the lives of random strangers. The band recently bought the groceries of several grocery store shoppers, bringing the phrase 'be grateful' to a whole new life.

Nursery VFD Fundraiser Sunday

Joe Bob — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:03:28 +0000

The Nursery Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser Dinner is Sunday at 370 Nursery Road in Nursery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is only $8 per plate. The dinner will consist of barbecue brisket and sausage and all the trimmings. Plates are available for dine-in or carry-out. For more information, contact Jeff Kyle at 361-564-4442. [...]

The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:15:03 +0000

The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set ‘Pioneer’ on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs. Gigi’s Cupcakes has created a mouth-watering concoction inspired by the track ‘I’m a Keeper’ on ‘Pioneer.’ In the song, a girl [...]

Any Interest in a $1K Easter Egg? You're in Luck — Go Here

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:03:55 +0000

Ever frequent a restaurant just for the deserts? I’m talking about places more decadent than Friendly’s and their Fribble. Sugar and Plumm is that kind of joint. Sure, the food is great too, but the deserts are like an outtake from Willy Wonka’s wet dreams. This Easter, S&P is offering a $1,000 Easter egg for [...]

Dine With Your Dog at the PumpHouse

Joe Bob — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:50:32 +0000

Dine With Your Dog at The PumpHouse Riverside Restaurant and Bar, 1201 W. Stayton St., Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s only $75 for one person and one dog to enjoy a three course meal for yourself while your dog enjoys a three course meal as well. Tickets must be paid for in advance. [...]

Hospice of South Texas Will Benefit from Cook-off

Joe Bob — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:52:50 +0000

The air will be filled with the smell of sizzling chicken, ribs and brisket March 23 as the the Coleto Creek BBQ Association hosts its third annual Spring BBQ Cook-off. An International Barbeque Cookers Association sanctioned event, $3,000 in prizes will be paid out, including $500 to the grand champion and $325 to the reserve [...]

The World's Most Expensive Bacon Sandwich

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:11:25 +0000

If there is one thing the internet has taught us it's that people really love bacon. A coffee house in Cheltenham, England is betting that there are folks out there who love the cured meat so much that they would be willing to shell out 150 pounds ($237) for what they are calling the Bacon Bling sandwich.

Fulton Oysterfest Preview Saturday

Joe Bob — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:23:03 +0000

The 34th Annual Fulton Oysterfest Preview is Saturday at 6:30pm at the Paws and Taws Fulton Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road in Fulton. Join the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department for a preview of the Fulton Oysterfest. Dinner will be fried oysters, raw oysters, fried shrimp, homemade oyster stew, roasted corn on the cob, [...]

Perpetual Help Home to Hold Fundraiser

Joe Bob — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:09:54 +0000

Perpetual Help Home is hosting a Chocolate Love Affair fundraiser Feb. 9 at the Victoria Mall. Chocolate samples from a variety of vendors will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dillard’s courtyard. Janet Jones, who organized the event, told the Victoria Advocate she is thrilled with the businesses that have chosen to [...]

Sunrise Rotary Barbeque Sunday

Joe Bob — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:07:54 +0000

If you’re wondering what to eat and serve your buddies for the big game Sunday… fret no more!! The Sunrise Rotary Super Bowl Barbeque is Sunday, February 3rd, at Holy Family Church, 704 Mallette Drive. Plates to Go include BBQ Beef or Chicken with all of the trimmings. They will be serving from 8:15 am to [...]

Subway Pledges to Make Every Footlong Sandwich Actually a Foot Long

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:25:19 +0000

If you thought Subway wasn’t going to budge an inch on its stance regarding the scandal over how long its footlong sandwiches really are, you’re wrong. The restaurant chain has released a statement saying: We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. Our commitment remains steadfast to [...]

People in Japan Pre-Order KFC so They Can Eat it on Christmas

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:03:19 +0000

Christmas culinary traditions differ from nation to nation, but you’d probably be hard-pressed to find one more surprising than the one in Japan. On December 25th, residents of the island nation line up to buy buckets of KFC for their yuletide celebrations.In fact, some forward thinking Japanese folks go as far as to pre-order the Christmas party barrels up to [...]

Would You Eat A Deep-Fried Full Christmas Dinner?

Joe Student — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:51:25 +0000

Imagine everything you normally eat for Christmas dinner — turkey, sausages, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, pudding (!)…everything. Now imagine all of it coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy on the outside. Yes, someone does that. Just watch the video below and try not to gain 10 pounds: Hollywood Fish Bar in Birmingham, England offers [...]

HEB Feast of Sharing Thursday Evening

Joe Bob — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:53:30 +0000

Hundreds of H-E-B Partners and community volunteers will work together to prepare and serve more than 5,000 meals to residents of Victoria on December 20th from 3pm to 7pm at the Victoria Community Center. Altogether, 1,250 lbs. of glazed ham; 1,250 lbs. of mashed potatoes; 1,100 lbs. of vegetable medley; 100 gallons of brown gravy; [...]