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The 2014 Entertainer Lineup for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was revealed at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 12th. Here is the complete list of acts coming to Reliant Stadium for event: Tuesday, March 4: Brad Paisley Wednesday, March 5: Eli Young Band Thursday, March 6: Reba

The Salvation Army doesn't like to turn people in need away. However, in recent weeks, they've had to do just that. It all comes down to a simple clerical mix-up, as reported by Carlos Villalobos on CrossroadsToday.com: ...Since the middle of December, the Salvation Army has been having to turn down families asking for food boxes...

I've been a fan of the Beatles since I was about 6 or 7 years old (which was right at the peak of their most creative period, 1966-1968). This coming February 9th will mark fifty years since their first American television performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. in 1964. Now, it would appear the two surviving members will reunite for a special performance, as

If you love pigs, then you'll be in 'hog heaven' on Saturday, January 11th at the Cuero Prospect Swine Show! The event takes place in the Friar Ag Building at Cuero City Park. The weigh-in happens between 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with showmanship judging at 1:00 p...

What would life be like without electronics? Well, for one thing, you wouldn't be reading this epic piece of blogging, because there wouldn't be any computers, smart phones, tablets, or even radio! Every year about this time, electronics developers, manufacturers, and marketers all get together in Las Vegas, NV for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This is where the "cutting edge&qu

With nearly a dozen Top Ten Country hits, Grand Ole Opry star and 1994 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Pam Tillis will be performing at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. for the 6th Annual Charity Concert Series. Known for her distinctive voice and eclectic style, Pam Tillis recorded some of the biggest Country hits of the 1990's

As part of their school day on Thursday, Victoria ISD eighth-grade students will attend the Dream Big Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Expo at the Victoria College Health Science Building (2200 N. Red River St.). They'll be learning about great career opportunities in the STEM fields that are available in the Crossroads region.

Bob Allen practices "natural horsemanship." He is, in fact, a "horse whisperer," and he's coming to Hallettsville on Thursday, January 9th to present a program on the subject. If you own--or plan to own--a horse (or horses), you're sure to find this to be a fascinating presentation.

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 today's the day! Light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere make for a nice, enjoyable way to spend your lunch hour...

I am not above shameless self-promotion. After all, if I was an introvert, I picked the wrong career path! But seriously, I need your help to make this bit of shameless self-promotion happen. The Victoria Advocate is gathering votes for their 2014 "Best of the Best Awards." There are a whole bunch of different categories, such as "Best Mexican Restaurant," "Best Dry Cleani

Let's face it, those of us who live in South Texas aren't used to very cold weather. That's why a lot of us moved here from elsewhere, and why we have "Winter Texans," who come south to avoid sub-zero temperatures and ice & snow where they live the rest of the year. Well, when it gets this cold, we need to take special care of our furry family members, too (no, not Uncle Bob with the

Once again this week, KIXS 108 Morning Show host Skeeter Nash will be anchoring the Amateur Radio Newsline® report, heard around the world, over the ham radio airwaves, and online at www.arnewsline.org. This is a valuable service to ham radio operators worldwide, with reports coming in from all around the globe. A dedicated group of volunteers produce these reports, and they use their background i