99.5 the bear

The 69th annual ABC Rodeo kicks off today at the Lubbock Citibank Coliseum. The show runs Thursday, Friday, and Twice on Saturday. In the photo, Andy Burelle and "Backflip" Johnny Dudley with the ABC Rodeo, Laura, and Rick with 99.5 the Bear. Tonight is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night" with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The folks from the ABC rodeo stopped by to see Rick and Jane this morning and to let us know what kind of action to be expecting with this years Rodeo. For over 68 years the the Lubbock Downtown Chapter of the American Business Clubs have supported and improved the lives in our community by bringing some of the finest in Western Sporting Events to West Texas. In the Photo..Rick Gilbert, Tom Baker, and Rodeo Queen Ashley Reeves.

The Final Four is set with Kentucky playing University of Connecticut and Butler taking on Virginia Common Wealth. There have been some nail biters in the history of the tournament. Click through to see some of them.

There might be some people who are unaware of the amazing musical ability of Jerry Brownlow who hosts “That’s the Gospel” every Sunday morning on KQBR FM. Not only is Jerry an accomplished singer/songwriter/guitar player, but he is a member of the legendary Maines Brothers Band.

Popcorn! Federal health officials would like to see you buy less of it at the movies. Movie theaters owners don't like that idea at all. Keep reading to find out what's going on.

The concert with George Strait, Reba and Lee Ann Womack this past Saturday in the United Spirit Arena was off the charts. But there was also a good time backstage. keep reading to find out what happened.

After giving up 15 runs in the first game of the series, the Red Raiders shut out Nebraska. Keep Reading to find out more.

Excuse me, you have my front row seat.

George Makes his Lubbock Entrance.

A few video clips of the walk to get backstage for George Strait's Lubbock Meet and Greet. The clip ends with our George Strait "Troubadour" National Winner Randall Morris and his conversation with George.

Elizabeth Taylor passed away recently and she was a true hollywood star. She apparently inspired a song by country music legends the Statler Brothers. Keep reading to find out more.

Sugarland may be country's top group, but in concert Jennifer Nettles and company like to do some other things and catch the audience by surprise. At a recent concert they did just that. Keep reading to find out what went on.