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Joe Ely was a Texas music legend who drove humbly at the leading edge of an evolutionary wave in alternative country music, and many talented West Texas musicians came with him. Butch Hancock and Terry Allen spoke with KTTZ about the life and career of their close friend, the role that West Texas played in their music, and the role Joe Ely played in their lives.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Xcel Energy for negligence, which he alleges caused the 2024 Panhandle Wildfires. Our Samantha Larned reports Xcel has maintained its stance of accepting responsibility, while denying negligence. Tyson Foods plans to scale back production at its plant in Amarillo, eliminating more than 1,700 jobs. Harvest Public Media’s Molly Ashford reports on what that means for ranchers and consumers.
Sarah Curtis’ new biographical memoir ‘Daughter of a Song’ details the life and career of her father Sonny Curtis, as well as her relationship with him. From Meadow, Texas to Los Angeles to Nashville, Sarah Curtis explores her father’s world and the impact that had on her family. KTTZ sat down with Curtis ahead of her return to Lubbock to promote the book’s release.
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