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Three Texas schools Friday received email bomb threats. Lufkin, Hudson, and Huntington received the email threat from senders claiming they were partners in a Russian terrorist organization. They claimed they planted bombs set to explode at a set time in retaliation for giving support to Ukraine. Authorities quickly determined that …

Connor Chavez Eagle Baseball Splits with Navarro Northeast Texas Community College Baseball hosted the North Conference-leading Navarro Bulldogs on Saturday, April 22. They ended with a series split, with Navarro winning Game 1, 10-2, and NTCC taking the win in Game 2, 4-3. Navarro jumped to an early lead after …

The tenth and final Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is Saturday, April 9, at 8:30 am in Celebration Plaza. There will be a 5K Warrior Run and a one-mile Grunt Run. Registration is $20.

Texas Artist Tori Martin joined Ivy Lee during the Texas Red Dirt Music Minute on Wednesday–they talked music, the influence of Ms. Dolly, and the lessons learned from their Papaws…if you missed it, here’s another chance to learn more about Tori Martin. Follow Tori here: https://twitter.com/ToriMartinSings https://www.instagram.com/torimartinofficial https://www.youtube.com/user/torimartinsings https://www.facebook.com/torimartinsings

Stephenville, TX native, and Red Dirt artist Jon Young stopped by talking with Ivy Lee about M & M’s, the beautiful harshness of West Texas, and his music.

  You are aware of “Tiger King,” made famous by television out of Oklahoma. The USDA’s inspection found multiple animal welfare violations at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park and its owner, Jeffrey Lowe, this week. The Oklahoma zoo’s Facebook page now says it is closing to the public after …

  He doesn’t like chocolate, but don’t hold that against him because the dude can SING! Texas native Clay Hollis joined Ivy Lee during the Texas Red Dirt Music Minute and discussed his favorite candy and his song “Here I Go Again.”

Sweetwater Native turned…meteorologist? Nah, just Brendyn Kyle and his “Sparky Metal Head Approved” debut single “Texas Weather.” Brendyn joined Ivy Lee on the Caffeinated Country Morning Show and discussed the single and M&M’s.  Check it out here. See Brendyn’s, Facebook Page. 

From soldier to singer, Texas native Jake Bush has played for audiences for the last five years. His new song “Gravity and You” is making its way up the charts. Ivy Lee spent a few minutes with him for the Texas Red Dirt Music Minute. Catch the interview here.

  Part Texas, part Bakersfield, part old school and new, Jenni Dale Lord Band has created a style all its own, blending elements of country, rock, and blues into one tasty emulsification. Ivy Lee talks to Jenni about the group and their new music.