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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Darren’s Family Sends Him King Cake for Mardi Gras
The celebration of Mardi Gras is full of traditions. From the royal krewes and their lavish balls to the floats to catching beads and cups, there's a whole lot of pomp and circumstance behind the celebration before Lent. As I mentioned in an article earlier this week, the town of Galveston with its substantial cajun population has a big celebration of the holiday that extends all the way up to Fa
Friday Furry Friend Abby Seeks Fur-ever Home
Friday Friends often turn into your best friend...
The big dogs return to the K101.7 studios. One did, anyway. Meet Abby, who joined us last Friday with Walter Hetzel from Temple Animal Services.
Theater in Texas Reviving Beverly Hillbillies On Stage
We seen stage adaptations of everything on TV from The Brady Bunch to The Jeffersons to even What's My Line? if you can believe that. Now, word it has come down but one of the most popular sitcoms of all time from the 1960's is being revived live on stage in the great state of Texas...
Make Plans Today for Weekend Breakfast Options in Temple
You may have heard me bemoaning the lack of breakfast options on the weekend here in Temple. This dates back to my desire for Waffle House to explore options for bringing their chain to Bell County. It is true, sadly, that sitdown places which specialize in breakfast are not nearly as plentiful in our area...
Texas Preschool Teacher Fired for Anti-Semitic Online Posts
An Arlington woman who made a Twitter post encouraging a vacationing friend to "kill some Jews" has been fired from the preschool where she teaches.
Fort Hood Soldier Dies in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced Tuesday that a Fort Hood Soldier died Monday, February 20, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq from a non-combat related incident while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Mardi Gras Comes to Galveston
Over the years there have been efforts by some fine folks in the Central Texas area, specifically within Travis County, to bring Mardi Gras festivities to the Lone Star State in a big way. It should come as no surprise that the very Louisiana-oriented celebration is already commemorated in one of the Texas cities closer to the Bayou State.
Friday Furry Friend “Basco” seeks Fur-Ever Home
After last week's visit from a very festive Chihuahua, we kinda knew this week's Friday Furry Friend was going to be a little bit more laid-back and probably a little bit larger. In both areas, size and demeanor, it would only seem natural...
Woman Caught on Video Throwing Food at Killeen Pizza Hut
Okay, I have seen it all now.
Watch the video and you will see something you don't get to view often. This woman goes nuts in Pizza Hut near Fort Hood in front of God and everybody (including children) with her foul mouth, then starts throwing food all over the place.
Mother Earth News Fair Returns to Expo Center
The Mother Earth News, the end-all be-all publication about self-sufficient living, is once again hosting its Mother Earth News Fair this weekend at the Bell County Expo Center. Doors are open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 9:00 a
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