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Chipotle Has a Deal for Educators on Teacher Appreciation Day!

Landon King — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:53:59 +0000

It's 'Teacher Appreciation Day' and educators in Lubbock and the surrounding areas can swing by Chipotle in Kingsgate at 82nd & Quaker for a 'Buy One Get One Free' offer today!

Check Out YouTube's Big April Fools' Day Announcement

Landon King — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:05:22 +0000

The folks at YouTube decided to celebrate April Fools' Day with a fake contest. They posted a video yesterday explaining that YouTube is SHUTTING DOWN until 2023, so they can watch every video that's been uploaded...and pick a winner.

Saddam Hussein's Series of Evil April Fools' Day Pranks

Landon King — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:50:30 +0000

The issue of whether or not Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction will be debated forever. Who cares! The guy was pure evil. WMDs or not, he was AWFUL and here's even more proof...

Where Did April Fools' Day Come From?

Landon King — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:59:40 +0000

I was wondering where the April Fools' Day tradition actually came from, and the answer is...no one's quite sure.

5 Traditions for St. Patrick's Day

Rachel Flores — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:32:26 +0000

Traditions are always a good way to spend time with family and just have a good ole time together. I found the Top 5 traditions that I normally see or do for that matter.

Today is the Ides of March – Will You Die?

Landon King — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:15:27 +0000

The Ides of March are famous from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar". A prophet warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March." And he turns out to be right...because Caesar gets STABBED TO DEATH on March 15th, 44 B.C.

Stupid Website of the Day – Baby Names of Ireland

Landon King — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:38 +0000

Here's a fun Irish website for St. Patrick's Day that we stumbled upon. We went to check the pronunciation of Seamus, to settle a bet (it's SHAME-us) and found Baby Names of Ireland.com.

Ten Random St. Patrick's Day Trivia Facts

Landon King — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:03:14 +0000

Sunday is St. Patrick's Day. And you know what people LOVE when they're drunk? A know-it-all spouting random trivia facts. Here are 10 St. Patrick's Day trivia facts, so YOU can be everyone's favorite dude:

Bars to Drink Green Beer At In Lubbock on St. Patrick's Day

Kool FM — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:16:58 +0000

Green beer is a staple for St. Patrick's Day and there will be more than a few places in Lubbock serving up the tradition pint of green bubbly.

Jimmy Kimmel Asked Guys to Record Themselves Giving Terrible Valentine's Day Presents…and They Delivered

Landon King — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:49:20 +0000

In case you missed it, Jimmy Kimmel challenged his male viewers to give a terrible Valentine's Day present, and record the reaction it got.

Today Is Phil Collins Day!

Landon King — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:07:06 +0000

Today, February 15th, is Phil Collins Day, and it's been celebrated annually on this day since at least 2007.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For That Special Guy In Your Life

Rachel Flores — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:44 +0000

I've always had a hard time finding a gift for my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, so this year I thought I would get different ideas from the wonderful people at the office.

Propose at Fazoli's This Valentine's Day and Get Free Spaghetti For a Year

Landon King — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:24:22 +0000

I'm pretty sure no woman dreams that one day her prince will propose at a fast food place. That might even rank below JumboTron proposals. But if you're gonna do it, might as well get something out of it.

Kool FM's Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil at The Texas Cafe!

Landon King — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:23:24 +0000

Join us for a special Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil! We're serving it family style for just $8.99 starting at 7:00 and ending when we run out!

Is There Any Chance the Monday After the Super Bowl Will Become a National Holiday?

Landon King — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:27:48 +0000

Here's a message to Congress. Every poll shows that the American people, in general, HATE YOU. Want to get us back on your side? It's THIS easy.

Best Lubbock Restaurants for Valentine's Day

Kool FM — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:50:28 +0000

Valentine's Day in Lubbock can be hectic if you're trying to take your special someone out to dinner. There are plenty of places to go, but a reservation is almost a must.

You want to take your loved one to a great place to eat and Lubbock has their fair share. Some places in L

Baby Olivia is the Winner of the Kids & Maternity Consignments 'Santa Baby' Contest!

Landon King — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:36:29 +0000

The voting was fast and furious and in the end baby Olivia was crowned the winner! Olivia's mom Shanna gets a $100 gift certificate to Kids & Maternity Consignments at 82nd & Indiana in Melonie Square!

Google Street View Turns Your House Into a Snow Globe

Big Jim — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:45:26 +0000

If you have ever wondered what your house would look like in a snow globe, you have got to check out this website!

Dallas Mavericks Players Trying to Sing 'Sleigh Ride' – Why?

Landon King — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:28:11 +0000

For some reason, the Dallas Mavericks posted a video of their players trying to sing the Christmas song, "Sleigh Ride", and REALLY struggling with it.

Kool FM's 2012 'Toys for Tots' Campaign Was a HUGE Success!

Landon King — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:54:33 +0000

I would say our Toys for Tots campaign was a success this year. This is the bed of my pickup overflowing with donations from Kool listeners all over West Texas: