Friday, May 31, 2013

Wallace Accelerated School graduates!

 
Over 100 friends and family members attended Graduation at the Ampitheatre.

 
Happy Graduates!

 
Kiana Nelson and her proud papa! 

Congratulations to new U.S. Citizens!

 
Congratulations to Manuel and Maria Bueno!  They are now officially citizens of the United States and received their papers last night in conjunction with the Wallace Accelerated Graduation.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Storms move through Colorado City and cause damage!

It was a busy night last night at the radio station, once the storm hit the phones started ringing off the hook!!  Rainfall reports and also reports of lots of wind damage came in from around the County. 

 
The scoreboard at Wolf Stadium was blown down and twisted.
 


 
 
The fencing out of Buford Gin took a beating.

 
More fencing down at Buford.
 
 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

The Run for the Wall in Colorado City!

Hundreds of veterans rode into town on Saturday on one of their stops on their way to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.  They were treated to a meal and entertainment at the Railhead Building downtown.  The event is produced by CMS students and their Principal, Mark Merrell and lots of volunteers who work hard to make this an event to remember.

 
Here they come!





 
The Deer Creek Cloggers were a huge hit!
 
 
A special award was presented to local resident Ken Deliglio, who escaped while held prisoner by the North Vietnamese.

 
Carter Roberts, a gifted fiddler, was accompanied by Rex Thankerson on the guitar.

 
Over 700 person filled the Railhead Building for the Run for the Wall.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

A top-heavy tree?


 
 
This beautiful old tree at 9th and Hickory lost a limb yesterday....barely missing the house by inches!
 

Friday, April 26, 2013

Accident sends two local residents to hospital.

Photos of one vehicle accident April 25th at 4:40 pm at Laskey Road overpass. Tommy and Betty Fuller of Colorado City were air lifted out and are reported in stable condition this morning.  Units responding were Loraine VFD, Colorado City VFD, Sheriffs Dept., DPS Units, CC PD Unit, Mitchell County EMS and two helicopters.  Photos courtesy of Shady Mitchell.




 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Mitchell County Relay for Life raises over $54,000.00 dollars for the fight againt cancer!

 
The evening was kicked off with the survivor's lap!
 
 
Local boy scouts helped with the ceremony.
 
 
September Crawley with a good perch on her daddy's back!

 
Canver survivor Leeann Stone reads a poem called "One Candle".

 
 
 

Monday, April 8, 2013

Loraine Fire Dept. thanks the Loraine Co-op Gin!

Loraine Fire Dept. Asst Chief, Doyle (Shady) Mitchell presented the Loraine Co-Op Gin board with a certificate of appreciation for their continued support of the Loraine Fire Dept. The fire department has used the yard and facilities of the Co-Op Gin for it’s annual Farm Auction for the past 24 years, with the exception of one year due to an extended ginning season. Mitchell says, “The Co-Op Gin goes to a lot of trouble and spends a lot of time getting the gin yard and buildings ready for us to use. Although we say thank you it does not convey the deep appreciation we feel for their help and support. This is just an example of people working together to make our community a safer and better place to live.”



 
Left to right: Dave Carreon, Billy Hallman, Larry Don Nachlinger, Larry Don Watlinton
George Martin, Hal Morren, Shady (Doyle) Mitchell

Mrs. Eldon Mahon back in town!

Mrs. Eldon Mahon, age 92, was in town recently and stopped by the station. She and her husband were some of the original owners of KVMC Radio! This was her first time to be back in the studios in over 40 years.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Chamber of Commerce Banquet!

It was a full house Friday evening at the Civic Center, as the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet got underway! A delicious meal, catered by Bama's House, was served to an estimated 120 persons, at tables decorated in a cowboy and western theme!

 
Pat Gillespie provided the music for the banquet.
 
Woody Anderson and Jim Baum visit before the festivities begin.
 
Jim Baum, owner of KVMC/KAUM Radio, served as emcee for the evening.
 
Chamber Director, Amanda Jo Ritchey updated the crowd on Chamber activities.
 
Cheryl and Dwayne Smith get ready to introduce the Agriculture Achievement Award.
 
Congratulations to Rush Neff, Agriculture Achievment recipient for 2012!
 
Last years recipient of the Citizen of the Year, Charles Dunn (right) present this year's award to
Ed Blake!
 
David Stubblefield (right) presents the Elmer Martin Award to Mark Merrell!
 
Federal Judge Rob Junell was the guest speaker at the Banquet and told of his mountain climbing adventures!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Fire in Loraine destroys family home....

An early morning fire Saturday, Feb.9, destroyed the home of Frank Garcia, Jr. The home was located on Lucas Rd, north of I-20 in Loraine. This family of 5 lost everything. Anyone wanting to donate clothing-they are in need of men's shirt sizes medium and extra large, small, and women's medium. Pant sizes 33x30, 30x30, 36x34, girls size 4 and women's 8-10. Shoe sizes 7 1/2, 8, 9 1/2,10 and 10 1/2. Contact Shady Mitchell at 325-933-0113 for more information on any donations.