I grew up on the east coast, but have lived in Texas for over 20 years - two different times in Dallas-Fort Worth, a long stretch in Austin, & now here in Tyler-Longview. I married a U.T. Longhorn Nurse & we have 3 daughters who are on their own now but all still live & work in Texas. One followed her mother to the Texas School of Nursing, another’s a grad student in Accounting after going to Texas A&M, & the third went to Texas Tech & is now an Elementary School Teacher. The radio business is the only career I’ve ever had since college. It’s given me the chance to see the country & experience events that most can only imagine. For instance, I’ve had the opportunity to sit down for dinner with music industry stars from all genres: Don Henley, Little Steven Van Zandt, James Taylor, Diana Ross- even Britney Spears! When people ask about my job, I always say it sure beats workin’ for a living! Here are some of my personal “top 3s”: Musicians: The Beatles, Steely Dan, The Eagles Songs: Layla, Stairway To Heaven, What A Fool Believes Concerts: Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John Movies: The Godfather (all 3), Star Wars (all 8), Dirty Harry (all 5) TV Shows: The Sopranos, 24, Hawaii 5-0 And just for laughs, here 3 things about my life that aren’t common knowledge: 1. We lived at the Jersey Shore during summers when I was a kid, so learning to surf was a must. I started when I was 10 & did it almost year round until I turned 20 & began my radio broadcasting career. 2. Thanks to a scholarship, I played small college football for DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana (offensive lineman & placekicker). John Mellencamp’s long-time guitarist Mike Wanchic was a defensive back on that Tigers team in my freshman year. 3. While working in Dallas radio from 1986-89, I also did television commentary & ring announcing for World Class Championship Wrestling. Kerry Von Erich & Freebird Michael Hayes knew me from doing promotions with 97.1 KEGL, & that Eagle connection opened the pro wrestling door for me.
John Roberts
Texas State Senate Comes To Bi-Partisan Consensus: Chuck Norris Named Honorary Texan!
In the middle of working on somewhat controversial items like imposing a sales tax on e-commerce & allowing EMS first responders to carry guns on calls, the Texas State Senate recently came to a bi-partisan consensus: Chuck Norris should be officially declared an honorary Texan!
Hollywood Icon Will Take An Area Stage… Singing With His Band!
Billy Bob Thornton, known for his acting roles in films such as Sling Blade, Monster's Ball, & the Texas favorite Friday Night Lights, is coming to Grant Event Center at Choctaw Casino, next Saturday night April 15th. He'll be performing, not in the manner we're accustomed to, but rather as front man for his band, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters.
NFL Vet With ETX Roots to Officially Retire Next Week
With all the attention on former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's retirement announcement, it was easy to overlook the news of another long-time football pro deciding to call it a career. Longview's own Josh Scobee spent 12 seasons as a kicker in the NFL, 11 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Great Breakfast Taco Debate: Who Makes Your Fave?
So what do you think? Where do you go when you've just gotta have a great breakfast taco to satisfy that craving?
Taco Cabana Might Be Back In Tyler After 20-Year Absence
The Village At Cumberland Park looks like it's about to close a deal for another food outlet, this one with deep Texas roots!
Big D & Bubba Have More Free Brad Paisley Concert Tickets
We got the news last Monday: Brad Paisley, with special guests Dustin Lynch & Chase Bryant, taking the stage Saturday night September 2nd at the brand new Irving Music Factory. KNUE has another fist full of tickets to what will be the new venue's first Country show, & you can win a pair every morning again this week.
Tale Of 2 Cowboys QBs – One Visiting Longview, Another Going (Somewhere?)
We all know what a sensation Dak Prescott became during his phenomenal rookie year in Dallas. Cowboys fans are speculating he'll be even better this season with a full year's NFL experience under his belt.
The fate of the star Dak replaced is still unclear...
Lots To Do In Longview Saturday
The forecast calls for a beautiful day! Whether you want to spend some quality time at a great family event, or enjoy a fun-filled evening of music & dancing to help a worthy cause, Longview's got you covered on Saturday.
Tyler Detectives Asking for Help Identifying 3 Suspects in Simply Mac Robbery
$9,300 in Macbooks were ripped off by three crooks on Tuesday at Tyler's Simply Mac store.
Now It Can Be Told: Brad Paisley To Headline New Venue’s 1st Country Show
Finally... We can officially (& legally!) reveal the news we got last week. The Irving Music Factory, the new Dallas Metroplex entertainment complex opening this summer, is hosting its first Country Music event on Labor Day Weekend, with Brad Paisley topping the line-up! Also taking the stage on Saturday night September 2nd: Dustin Lynch & Chase Bryant.
These Barbacoa Tacos Would Kill Most Appetites Even Though There’s A Perfectly Good Explanation for It
Finding "teeth" in your tacos is gross enough. Being told "sorry, but it's really ok" is just bizarre!
Big Country Concert Coming- Hear Who Monday
You might've heard about the new entertainment complex opening this summer in the Dallas Metroplex suburb of Las Colinas. It's called the Irving Music Factory, & includes restaurants, retail stores, movie theaters, & a concert venue. Now, the first Country Music event has been booked, & a major Nashville star will be topping the bill. (That's actually him in the blurred out picture-