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Continental Club, Monday 31 Drummer Scott Laningham's distinctive touch fused effortless swing, versatility, and a recognizable tone. He contributed to the mix the way a great soundtrack enhances a film: with enough presence to bolster the action rather than distract from or overwhelm it. His effortless rapport made him a beloved figure in Austin's jazz scene and a valued session drummer. The Dallas native toured with Christopher Cross, Alejandro Escovedo, and Kat Edmonson, played in bands Freedonia and TresMusicos, recorded the Dr. Demento-approved 1991 comedy album Moose in My House, and h...

Standing in a hotel room last week, Charley Crockett peered out the window onto the quiet morning streets of Amarillo, Texas.  Crockett had a sho...

When the state of Ohio Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization decided to hold the 93rd State FFA Convention as a virtual event this year, a group of agriculture teachers and FFA advisers from around Northeast Ohio region put their heads together and came up with a way to bring kids together to celebrate. The result was a two-day FUNvention held Thursday and Friday, Apr. 29-30, at Harvest Ridge. West Holmes agriculture educator and FFA adviser Jaime Chenevey engineered the event. Chenevey reached out to about 10 FFA advisers two months before the event and they met weekly through April,�...

To schedule your campus visit go to: wilmington.edu The First Session of the 2021 Ohio FFA Convention starts Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. with Teacher/Administrator Recognition, National FFA Officer Remarks with Artha Jonassaint, Ohio FFA Talent, and Agriscience Fair recognition. The first session will also include the 2021-22 Ohio FFA Officer Ballot announcement.   The Second Session at 1 p.m. on Thursday will recognize the Honorary State FFA Degrees, Star State FFA Degrees, State FFA Degrees, and more Ohio FFA talent. Other highlights on Thursday include the Golden Owl Award, Ohio Ag Edu...

Matthew McConaughey rounds up Texas celebs for winter storm benefit Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves McConaughey will host a star-studded benefit later this month. Photo by Tyler Schmitt Actor Matthew McConaughey (our future governor of Texas?) is gathering some of the state's most beloved celebrities for a star-studded affair benefiting victims of Winter Storm Uri.  On Sunday, March 21, he and wife  Camilla Alves McConaughey will host We Are Texas, a special event to raise funds for those impacted by February's catastrophic winter storms. We Are Texas begins at 7 pm and is avai...