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Landon Dresses Like a Woman and Plays Golf Poorly to Benefit Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Lubbock

Landon King — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:54:17 +0000

I got the chance to play in the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Lubbock charity golf tournament on Friday. Find out how the Kool FM team did on the next page!

Lubbock Citizens Encouraged to 'Live Love Lubbock' for National Travel and Tourism Week

Landon King — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:26:26 +0000

This week, Visit Lubbock encourages citizens to “Live Love Lubbock.” The first way to participate is to visit livelovelubbock.org to download the itinerary card to play the Itinerary Game. Grab family and friends, and visit as many of the participating attractions on the card as you can.

West Texas OutLaws hold Military Appreciation Day

Rachel Flores — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:28:20 +0000

April 6, 2013 was a great Saturday for the West Texas Outlaws beating the Curry County Cats 46-26 and now the determined WTX OutLaws are at it again and need your support against the Permian Basin SkyForce

The Alamo Draft House Confirms Their First Lubbock Location

Landon King — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:19:05 +0000

I got a pretty interesting press release today. It appears that Lubbock is FINALLY getting that Alamo Draft House that we've been hearing about for years! Read all about it on the next page!

'The Car Chasers' – Lubbock's Own Reality Show Stars Talk With Landon King & The Kool Morning Show

Landon King — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:52:03 +0000

Jeff Allen and Perry Barndt are gamblers...their game, classic and exotic cars. Selling cars is a dangerous business, but perhaps there's no greater danger than negotiating with your own dad. Tom Souter, Jeff's dad, runs his own classic car dealership right around the corner from Jeff's shop right here in Lubbock!

Four Chain Restaurants in Lubbock Where Kids Eat Free

Landon King — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:33:53 +0000

Eating out gets expensive, especially when you have kids. So I've got a list here of some popular chain restaurants in town where kids eat FREE at least one day a week.

According to a New Study, Lubbock is the 'Nicest' City on Twitter

Landon King — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:00:43 +0000

A new study tracked Twitter usage across the country, to see which cities are most polite and which are the rudest. The city most likely to have someone tell you "Good morning" on Twitter is Lubbock. New York City says it more often than the South or Midwest.

Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill is Coming to Lubbock!

Landon King — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:47:18 +0000

A few weeks ago I told you the story of the guy who bought a Texas town and renamed it 'Bikinis' in honor of his chain of sports bars...or Breastraunts, to be exact. Well, it appears that the Hub City will soon have it's very own Bikinis for wives to hate!

The Lubbock Olympics!

Landon King — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:57:21 +0000

With the Olympics just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to imagine the games being played in Lubbock...not London. But, in what events would the athletes compete? Well, we need to make a few up!

Here are the 100 Biggest U.S. Cities Ranked by Their 'Adult' Obsession…Lubbock is Near the Bottom

Landon King — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:43:45 +0000

'Men's Health' magazine just put together rankings of the 100 largest U.S. cities based on their obsession with...let's say...'adult oriented material'. And congratulations to Orlando, Florida...those perverts!

Lubbock Needs These Restaurants! – Kool Listener List

Landon King — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:38:15 +0000

Earlier this week I asked you to tell me what restaurant you wish we had in Lubbock. Once again, your response was overwhelming! You guys came up with some great picks...see your Top 5 on the next page!

If You Could Pick Any Decade to Live In Lubbock, What Decade Would it Be? – Kool Listeners List

Landon King — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:18:12 +0000

Earlier this week, I asked you to tell me what decade you would re-live. I chose the mid-eighties. Back then, my entire family was alive and living in town or at least in close proximity and we spent a lot of great times doing a bunch of fun stuff together.

If You Could Create a Drink in Honor of Lubbock, What Would it Be Called?

Landon King — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:54:32 +0000

It's an interesting question: If Lubbock had an 'official' drink, what would it be called? What would be the ingredients?

Jimmy Kimmel's Bit About Lubbock Not Being Interested in Sex [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:52:57 +0000

On last night's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Jimmy did a pretty funny bit about a store in the Hub city that you might need to know about.

Who Has the Best Sandwich in Lubbock?

Landon King — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:12:32 +0000

The sandwich is one of the most glorious eats ever. It's simple. It's cheap. Anybody can make one...and everyone has their favorite! We want to know yours!

New Lubbock Market Street to Offer Unique Features

Landon King — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:36:55 +0000

United Supermarkets has announced plans to open Lubbock’s third Market Street location, which will reflect United Supermarkets’ responsiveness to guests’ requests, a million-dollar investment in its health-and-wellness product line, and a visible effort to be an environmentally friendly corporate citizen.

What Was The Best Concert You've Ever Seen In Lubbock?

Landon King — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:05:16 +0000

Kool has been honored to host some GREAT concerts over the past 20 years. We know you have a favorite and we want to hear about it. It really doesn't matter if it was one of our shows. It doesn't even matter if it wasn't a 'rock' concert. Just tell us your favorite show to ever hit the Hub and we'll compile the list on Thursday!

Lubbock's Elvis T. Busboy to Appear Today on Jeopardy! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:20:25 +0000

You didn't mis-read that headline. Former Lubbockite and current Metroplex rock & roller Elvis t. Busboy will be competing on Jeopardy! this afternoon on KCBD 11.

Lubbock Water Restrictions – What You Need to Know

Landon King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:43:33 +0000

This morning, we breifly discussed the City of Lubbock's water restrictions. You don't want to waste water and (maybe more importantly) you don't want to get a ticket and a fine. See the next page for more info on current restrictions.

Legendary Lubbock Restaurants That You Wish Were Still Here

Landon King — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:12:51 +0000

Lubbock has had it's share of great restaurants come and go. But I wan't to know the places that are now just a distant memory that you miss the most. Was it your high school hangout? The spot where you went on your first date? Maybe just your special place to grab your favorite meal. Read more on the next page!