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(Also, welcome!)</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2020/06/tara.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/taraholley/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Tara Holley</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/taraholley/" rel="author">Tara Holley</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/252/p/real-wwe-names/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/252/files/2025/04/attachment-Featured-Images-29.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Revealed: Real Names of Current and Former WWE Superstars (Pics) " loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Revealed: Real Names of Current and Former WWE Superstars (Pics) </figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/252/p/real-wwe-names/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Revealed: Real Names of Current and Former WWE Superstars (Pics) </a><div class="excerpt">See if you can guess who is using a fictitious name and who is keeping it real. </div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/341/files/2024/12/attachment-193566502_10158838611774667_3491559250358589001_n.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/robc/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Rob Carroll</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/robc/" rel="author">Rob Carroll</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-auditions/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2025/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2025-03-28T051300.886.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Audition Details" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Audition Details</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-auditions/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Audition Details</a><div class="excerpt">Aspiring cheerleaders can audition for the prestigious Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders this May at various Texas venues. </div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/659/files/2018/06/BillyCharene-47_preview.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/billyjenkins/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Billy Jenkins</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/billyjenkins/" rel="author">Billy Jenkins</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/hurricane-threat-texas-coast/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2025/04/attachment-Hurricane-Threat-Texas-unsplash.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="The Hurricane Threat for the Texas Coast Has Been Revealed" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">The Hurricane Threat for the Texas Coast Has Been Revealed</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/hurricane-threat-texas-coast/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">The Hurricane Threat for the Texas Coast Has Been Revealed</a><div class="excerpt">Hurricane season is just around the corner with meteorologists making their predictions for the 2025 season.</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2017/06/DSC_1404.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/michaelgibson/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Michael Gibson</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/michaelgibson/" rel="author">Michael Gibson</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/five-largest-cities-texas/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2025/04/attachment-1961-2024-2025-04-08T135406.960.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Austin Drops Out of Top Four Largest Cities in Texas" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Austin Drops Out of Top Four Largest Cities in Texas</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/five-largest-cities-texas/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Austin Drops Out of Top Four Largest Cities in Texas</a><div class="excerpt">The capital of Texas has been one of the most popular American cities to relocate to the past several years.</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/483/files/2021/06/Buddy_BIO.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/buddy/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Buddy Logan</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/buddy/" rel="author">Buddy Logan</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/bull-rider-dies-texas/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2025/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2025-04-07T055219.541.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Young Rodeo Star Dies in Texas Bull Riding Accident" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Young Rodeo Star Dies in Texas Bull Riding Accident</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/bull-rider-dies-texas/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Young Rodeo Star Dies in Texas Bull Riding Accident</a><div class="excerpt">In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a promising young bull rider lost his life at the Wharton County Youth Fair. </div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/659/files/2018/06/BillyCharene-47_preview.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/billyjenkins/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Billy Jenkins</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/billyjenkins/" rel="author">Billy Jenkins</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/prog-best-albums/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/295/files/2025/04/attachment-prog.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Prog Giants' Best Albums" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Prog Giants' Best Albums</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/prog-best-albums/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Prog Giants' Best Albums</a><div class="excerpt">The most essential recordings from the bands that took it to the limit.</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/443/files/2017/10/FullSizeRender.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/mgallucci/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Michael Gallucci</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/mgallucci/" rel="author">Michael Gallucci</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/bears-back-in-texas/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/156/files/2024/03/attachment-bear.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Get Ready to See More Black Bears Near Some Texas Homes" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Get Ready to See More Black Bears Near Some Texas Homes</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/156/p/bears-back-in-texas/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Get Ready to See More Black Bears Near Some Texas Homes</a><div class="excerpt">After a long absence, it looks like they're heading back. 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What does this mean for the lake's future and local recreation?</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/114/files/2017/06/Rudy-BIO-Pic-II-500x500.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/rudyfernandez/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Rudy Fernandez</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/rudyfernandez/" rel="author">Rudy Fernandez</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/157/p/young-bull-rider-dies-texas-rodeo/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/157/files/2025/04/attachment-RS4372_139904720-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Young Bull Rider Dies After Being Injured At Texas Rodeo" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Young Bull Rider Dies After Being Injured At Texas Rodeo</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/157/p/young-bull-rider-dies-texas-rodeo/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Young Bull Rider Dies After Being Injured At Texas Rodeo</a><div class="excerpt">A Wyoming man has died after he sustained injuries while participating in a rodeo event in Wharton, Texas, according to the PRCA. </div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/157/files/2023/10/attachment-Renee-Raven.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/reneebenton/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Renee Raven</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/reneebenton/" rel="author">Renee Raven</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/kiss-vegas-sebastian-bach-tommy-thayer/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/295/files/2025/04/attachment-bach-simmons-thayer.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Kiss Vegas Convention Adds Guests" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Kiss Vegas Convention Adds Guests</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/kiss-vegas-sebastian-bach-tommy-thayer/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Kiss Vegas Convention Adds Guests</a><div class="excerpt">Weekend-long event will feature band's first performance since their farewell tour ended in 2023.</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/05/IMG_5339.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/bryanrolli/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Bryan Rolli</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/bryanrolli/" rel="author">Bryan Rolli</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/original-beatles-drummer-pete-best-announces-retirement/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/295/files/2014/01/Pete-Best.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Pete Best Announces Retirement" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Pete Best Announces Retirement</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/295/p/original-beatles-drummer-pete-best-announces-retirement/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Pete Best Announces Retirement</a><div class="excerpt">"I had a blast," the 83-year-old musician said online. </div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/11/IMG_2481.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/allisonrapp/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Allison Rapp</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/allisonrapp/" rel="author">Allison Rapp</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/142/p/emergency-alert-system-tornado/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/142/files/2025/04/attachment-Tornado-1.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Texas Schools to Hold Tornado Drill on April 9 During Severe Weather Awareness Week" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Texas Schools to Hold Tornado Drill on April 9 During Severe Weather Awareness Week</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/142/p/emergency-alert-system-tornado/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Texas Schools to Hold Tornado Drill on April 9 During Severe Weather Awareness Week</a><div class="excerpt">Severe weather season is nearly here! Discover how the NWS tornado drill on April 9 can keep your family safe when storms strike Texas.</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/142/files/2024/03/attachment-01-05-2024-Townsquare-Media-Photoshoot-by-MW-1046-CR3-Edit-2.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/chazmcguire/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Chaz</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/chazmcguire/" rel="author">Chaz</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/142/p/texas-dogs-urgent-adoption-list/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/142/files/2025/04/attachment-Untitled-design.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Adopt a Dog in Texas: Take a Chance on Chance" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Adopt a Dog in Texas: Take a Chance on Chance</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/142/p/texas-dogs-urgent-adoption-list/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Adopt a Dog in Texas: Take a Chance on Chance</a><div class="excerpt">In Texas, countless dogs urgently need homes. The All Kind Animal Initiative is dedicated to rescuing these pets and connecting them with loving families. Learn more about adoption today!</div><div class="byline"><address class="author clearfix"><div class="author-image"><div class="icon-user" aria-hidden="true"></div><figure class="frameme"><a class="theframe" data-image="//townsquare.media/site/142/files/2024/03/attachment-01-05-2024-Townsquare-Media-Photoshoot-by-MW-1046-CR3-Edit-2.jpg" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/chazmcguire/" rel="author"><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Chaz</figcaption></a></figure></div><a class="author-name" href="//koolfmabilene.com/author/chazmcguire/" rel="author">Chaz</a></address></div><time></time></div></article><article class=""><figure class="frameme v3"><a class="theframe " href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/114/p/texas-paddling-safety-tips/" data-loading="lazy" data-source="blogroll"><img src="//townsquare.media/site/114/files/2025/04/attachment-Paddle-Board-Mom-Yells-STOP.jpg?w=980&q=75" alt="Have Fun Just Don't Break These Safety Paddling Texas Laws" loading="lazy" onload="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');" onerror="this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');" fetchpriority="low" /></a><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Have Fun Just Don't Break These Safety Paddling Texas Laws</figcaption></figure><div class="content"><a href="https://koolfmabilene.com/ixp/114/p/texas-paddling-safety-tips/" class="title" data-source="blogroll">Have Fun Just Don't Break These Safety Paddling Texas Laws</a><div class="excerpt">Warm weather means paddling fun in Texas! 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