My love affair with radio began in 1975, the first time I heard Queen blaring through the speakers in my Mama’s yellow, 1972 Ford LTD. “The Boat” as we referred to it, would be my first car years later, with Def Leppard and RATT blaring out of the radio. I’ve worked in a ton of radio formats, but rock is my all-time favorite and 80’s rock is my passion. Dokken, Warrant, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Tesla, Winger, Lillian Axe, Zebra, Firehouse, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Vixen, Extreme, Mr. Big, Damn Yankees, Steelheart, Giant, Iron Maiden, KIX…I could go on and on and on. Rock radio has given me some of the best friends and best times of my life. I’ve sat in a dressing room with Kid Rock discussing politics and crazy ex-girlfriends and I’ve hung out with Aerosmith’s Joe Perry at a south Louisiana crawfish boil. Then there was that time on a riverboat in New Orleans with the band The Darkness…. My basic uniform is ripped jeans and a baseball cap but I also wear Tony Lama’s. I love a great steak, but I also love my Texas Longhorns that call my pasture home. I love wine and cheese, but my version has Rotel mixed in. I was born in southern Georgia, grew up in southern Louisiana and in 2005, finally made it back to the state where my grandparents were born and raised. I now live in a century old farmhouse in the town where my Grandpaw was born. I wish he were here to see it. God has blessed me mightily with my family, my six adopted dogs, my three legged devil cat, my home in the beautiful Texas countryside and my life in the United States of America, the greatest nation in the world.
Tasha Stevens
Willie Nelson Tour Cancelled Due To Breathing Problem
Willie Nelson cancels his latest tour due to breathing problems. He made the announcement on Twitter after performing with Alison Kraus in Ohio.
Time to get Catty! It Is International Cat Day
Today is International Cat Day and with it comes the age old controversy of which pet is better: Dog or Cat? I can’t help you there because I have 6 of one (dogs) and 1 of the other (cat). I can tell you why I love them both, though. The dogs love me unconditionally and the cat loves me whenever he feels like it.
Former Corsicana Teacher Faces Disturbing Allegations
Ex-Corsicana ISD teacher Ramon Santuario-Mendoza is in the Navarro County Jail in lieu of $3 million bond, this a day after he was released on a reduced bond. According to KWTX, Mendoza is accused of groping students in class and has been charged with indecency with a child by sexual conduct.
Snake Filmed Slithering Inside Gas Pump Touchscreen
It wasn’t a gas pump skimmer that freaked out a woman at a Kansas gas station, but rather a gas pump slither…as in snake.
Temple Liquor Store Repeatedly Robbed of Booze
Over the past couple of weeks, Point Liquor 3 on West Adams Ave. has had multiple cases of thieves stealing liquor. One guy didn’t even try to hide the fact, as he walked out of the store with two half gallon bottles of Crown Royal (each bottle worth about 60 dollars).
Magnolia Market Donates to Groups Helping Shooting Victims
Chip and Joanna Gaines owned Magnolia Market took to social media Monday to announce that they would be donating the net profits from last weekend’s sales to groups helping the victims of shootings in Texas, Ohio , Mississippi and California.
Mark Wahlberg is Bringing His Burgers To Texas
You loved him when he was part of the funky bunch and now you can feast on his burgers in Texas. Former rapper/now actor Mark Wahlberg says he is bringing his family's burger business to Texas.
City of Temple Has New Guidelines for Pet Owners in City Limits
If you have a pet or you want to get a pet, be sure to check out the City of Temple’s new guidelines for pet owners in the city limits that went into effect July 18th. There is a lot of good information and I am happy to see some of the new restrictions now in place.
You Can Be A Champion For Queen
Queen has been my favorite band since I heard “Killer Queen” for the first time on the radio in 1975. I was blown away by the harmonies and Brian May’s awesome guitar. You know the age old question “What would you grab first if your house was on fire?” Easy. My autographed Queen photo.
Dallas City Council To Vote On Dirk Nowitzki Street Naming
You know you have made it when you have a road named after you. Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki may soon have a Dallas street named in his honor.