KWFR News
New Bill Could Bar Unsolicited Voter Registration Forms
The Texas Legislature is considering bills that would bar counties from sending out unsolicited voter registration forms. The legislation would also bar the state from using public funds to support such mailings by other groups. A 2021 Texas law bars election officials from sending out unsolicited applications for ma...
Apr 28, 2025
San Angelo Man Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Three Children
A San Angelo man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for the sexual abuse of three children under the age of 14. John Michael Anthony Gonzales, 31, was found guilty by a Tom Green County jury for crimes that occurred from Aug. 1, 2015 through Sept. 1, 2019. He was initially arrested after being charged in Marc...
Apr 28, 2025
Foster Communications Receives Texas Business Award
Foster Communications was honored by The Texas Historical Commission and presented with the Texas Business Award. This Award is for the exceptional contributions toward the economic growth and prosperity of Texas. Foster Communications was founded in 1954 by Walton Foster and is the home of 94.7 KIXY-FM, 101.9 KWFR-FM,...
Apr 28, 2025
Music News

Sammy Hagar Lashes Out At Alex Van Halen, Says "Al's Angry Because I'm Out Doing It" And "He Can't"
Former Van Halen bandmates Sammy Hagar and Alex Van Halen have not been on speaking terms for 21 years, and in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Hagar speculates that jealousy might be behind the drummer's ongoing rift. Hagar recently released a sing...
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The Alarm Vocalist Mike Peters Dies At 66 Following Long Cancer Battle
Mike Peters, lead singer of Welsh rock band The Alarm, passed away on Tuesday (April 29) at age 66 after a long battle with cancer. Peters continued to tour and release music despite his three-decade fight against multiple forms of cancer, becoming a p...
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Halestorm Announces New Album, 'Everest,' And 2025 World Tour
On Tuesday (April 29), Halestorm announced that their sixth studio album, Everest, will be released on August 8th, with a massive 2025 world tour planned in support of the upcoming release. The band will co-headline a fall North American tour with Lind...
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