After visiting Texas many times, Louisiana native Darren Gauthier has finally crossed over the Sabine Pass into the Lone Star State as the new Operations Manager for Townsquare Media’s five stations in Central Texas. Originally from New Orleans, Darren grew up in nearby Baton Rouge and is a proud alum of LSU. Darren got his start at the campus radio station KLSU, rising to the role of station manager before being lured to work in the exciting world of New Orleans rock radio. Darren returned to Baton Rouge in 2001 rising to the top of the programming food chain while holding down a six-day airshift for a decade. One of the stations he oversaw was twice-nominated for the prestigious Marconi award - radio’s version of the Oscar® - in 2012 and again in 2015. Seeking new challenges and a change of scene, Darren Gauthier was recruited by K-101.7 and the sister stations to bring a personal touch and a renewed sense of community focus to the stations in Killeen and Temple.
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Mickey D’s Says You Deserve a Break[fast] on STAAR Test Tuesday
In other news from under the Golden Arches...
It was such a big success last year that McDonald's is doing it again: free breakfast on Tuesday morning when students in Texas will take the STAAR test. Now that's what I call brain food...
Restaurant Rumble: Identity of Mystery Box Building Revealed
The Burger Battle Royale: oh baby, it's ON.
In a recent post on this very website, I pondered what exactly this space would soon become:
"...what restaurants are far enough out that such a location would make sense? ...I noticed there were three drive-through windows...
Texas Ranch Used in “Lonesome Dove” is on the Market
A Texas ranch notable for its use in both Lonesome Dove and The Sons of Katie Elder could be yours if you happen to have a cool $15 million dollars to spare.
It's called the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort, and it's in northern Hill Country in Graham, Texas right on the Brazos River...
Free Lunch Friday Goes Back to School in Belton!
Congratulations to this week's Free Lunch Friday winner, Sandra Mergil, who is one of the fine educators at Belton Early Childhood School. These ladies are responsible for our youngest students - Pre-K classes full of four year olds! Folks in Belton should be proud...
Sorry Brad, Cracker Barrel is Just Fine Without Your Wife
In the past few days, we've heard about this viral phenomenon known as Brad and his wife, a former employee of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant who had been fired after 11 years. Brad took the liberty of asking the company on social media why the company fired his wife...
Friday’s Furry Friend: Danger is his Name, Love is his Game
No, this is not Austin Powers's dog. Danger is his first name. Also, he's not very frightening or mysterious.
This sweet mixed-breed dog was a turn-in to Temple Animal Services as opposed to a stray picked up off the street. Director Walter Hetzel joined us yet again for another Friday segment three days after Danger made his way to the shelter...
Robust Texas Economy Grows by 6,700 Jobs in February
Putting out good news about the Texas economy never gets old!
Pizza and Salad Buffet Under $10? Yes, Please
I'd heard a lot of good things about Bosses' Pizza on 57th Street in Temple. An endless stream of "you gotta try it" from Bell County regulars. So today, newsman Aaron Savage, Trey from our hip-hop station, and yours truly made our way to the restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised by our experience...
Jazz Festival Returns to Temple College This Weekend
Get your sunglasses and your heavy dark coat because things are getting bright and cool this weekend in Temple in a jazzy sort of way.
Temple College's 27th Annual Jazz Festival returns this weekend, Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th on the Temple College campus, 2600 S 1st St...
Darren’s Thoughts on Chuck Berry
Although I wasn't even born when he first emerged, the great thing about Chuck Berry's legacy on rock 'n' roll is that it's not complicated. Quite simply, none of what we listen to today would be possible without his singular approach to both songwriting and record making...