KLUB 106.9 The Rock » victoria http://1069therock.com The Best Classic Rock & The Best New Rock Mon, 20 May 2013 01:51:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Movies in Victoria: 'The Great Gatsby http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-the-great-gatsby/ http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-the-great-gatsby/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:50:45 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-the-great-gatsby/ Two new films will try to steal audience away from the 'Iron Man 3' juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy, which won't be in Victoria, at least not yet..

]]> http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-the-great-gatsby/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./Lionsgate New Movies in Victoria: 'Iron Man 3′ http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-iron-man-3/ http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-iron-man-3/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-iron-man-3/ You've been hearing about it now for months, and it's finally here: the latest installment in Marvel's highly lucrative 'Avengers' film family, 'Iron Man 3.' Apparently all the other movies were a bit scared off, and considering the gigantic openings of the last two 'Iron Man' flicks, it's hard to blame them. Of course, if you want to see something else that may not be as crowded, I did see Oblivion last weekend, and I would definitely recommend it.

]]> http://1069therock.com/new-movies-in-victoria-iron-man-3/feed/ 0 Buena Vista How Can We Help West, Texas? http://1069therock.com/how-can-i-help-west-texas/ http://1069therock.com/how-can-i-help-west-texas/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:50:33 +0000 Townsquare Media http://kqvt.com/?p=137097 Carter Blood Care in Waco opened its doors at 9 a.m  today. To begin taking donations for the events in West, by 9:45 the line was already wrapped around the building with approx 200 people. From Baylor students to professionals top those who just wanted to help

]]> http://1069therock.com/how-can-i-help-west-texas/feed/ 0 Good News-Victoria is Not the Least Sexy City in America http://1069therock.com/good-news-victoria-is-not-the-least-sexy-city-in-america/ http://1069therock.com/good-news-victoria-is-not-the-least-sexy-city-in-america/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:18:09 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/good-news-victoria-is-not-the-least-sexy-city-in-america/ Some cities more than others need to have sexy brought back. In fact, 2 of then are here in Texas, but at least Victoria isn't one of them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/good-news-victoria-is-not-the-least-sexy-city-in-america/feed/ 0 Inaugural 'Heavy Metal + Popular Culture International Conference' Coming to Victoria http://1069therock.com/inaugural-heavy-metal-popular-culture-international-conference-coming-to-victoria/ http://1069therock.com/inaugural-heavy-metal-popular-culture-international-conference-coming-to-victoria/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:03:14 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/inaugural-heavy-metal-popular-culture-international-conference-coming-to-victoria/ Colleges are for learning on a wide variety of subject matters and you can now include heavy metal among them as the University of Houston-Victoria will host the first ever 'Heavy Metal and Popular Culture International Conference later this week. Wait, you say, here in Victoria?

]]> http://1069therock.com/inaugural-heavy-metal-popular-culture-international-conference-coming-to-victoria/feed/ 0 This Weekend's New Movies: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'The Host' and 'Tyler Perry's Temptation' http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-g-i-joe-retaliation-the-host-and-tyler-perrys-temptation/ http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-g-i-joe-retaliation-the-host-and-tyler-perrys-temptation/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:57 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-g-i-joe-retaliation-the-host-and-tyler-perrys-temptation/ Hitting theaters this weekend are the second entry in a toy-based action franchise, the latest adaptation of a Stephenie ('Twilight') Meyer novel, and a Madea-free Tyler Perry tale. Here's the rundown, and the links for tickets to see them here in Victoria.

]]> http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-g-i-joe-retaliation-the-host-and-tyler-perrys-temptation/feed/ 0 This Weekend's New Movies: 'Admission,' 'The Croods,' 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'Spring Breakers' http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-admission-the-croods-olympus-has-fallen-and-spring-breakers/ http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-admission-the-croods-olympus-has-fallen-and-spring-breakers/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:09 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-admission-the-croods-olympus-has-fallen-and-spring-breakers/ It's a busy weekend at the movies. Comedy, action, animated fare for the kids—a solid mix for a good range of audiences, those of you who aren't sitting in front of the TV watching March Madness, that is. Here are the trailers, and the links to buy tickets to see these flicks here in Victoria.

]]> http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-admission-the-croods-olympus-has-fallen-and-spring-breakers/feed/ 0 This Weekend in New Movies: 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' '21 and Over,' 'The Last Exorcism Part II,' 'Phantom' http://1069therock.com/this-weekend-in-new-movies-jack-the-giant-slayer-21-and-over-the-last-exorcism-part-ii-phantom/ http://1069therock.com/this-weekend-in-new-movies-jack-the-giant-slayer-21-and-over-the-last-exorcism-part-ii-phantom/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:11:39 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/this-weekend-in-new-movies-jack-the-giant-slayer-21-and-over-the-last-exorcism-part-ii-phantom/ This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller. They're all opening this weekend in Victoria, with the exception of 'Phantom.'

]]> http://1069therock.com/this-weekend-in-new-movies-jack-the-giant-slayer-21-and-over-the-last-exorcism-part-ii-phantom/feed/ 0 This Weekend's New Movies in Victoria: 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Escape From Planet Earth' and 'Safe Haven' http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-in-victoria-beautiful-creatures-a-good-day-to-die-hard-escape-from-planet-earth-and-safe-haven/ http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-in-victoria-beautiful-creatures-a-good-day-to-die-hard-escape-from-planet-earth-and-safe-haven/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:26:40 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-in-victoria-beautiful-creatures-a-good-day-to-die-hard-escape-from-planet-earth-and-safe-haven/ It's a busy weekend at theaters, with four new flicks contending for your precious movie dollars. Two of them tell thrilling tales of love in the South (though in very different fashion), John McClane returns for another round, and there's also a new animated adventure about good guys and bad guys in space.

]]> http://1069therock.com/this-weekends-new-movies-in-victoria-beautiful-creatures-a-good-day-to-die-hard-escape-from-planet-earth-and-safe-haven/feed/ 0 Texas Lacking in the Romance Department http://1069therock.com/texas-lacking-in-the-romance-department/ http://1069therock.com/texas-lacking-in-the-romance-department/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:56:39 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/?p=129468 While everything's bigger in the Lone Star State, romance is among the least of our qualities, at least according to a survey of what movies are being rented.

Movie rental company Redbox issued it's annual survey of movie rentals, based on what people are renting from those kiosks around the country, and the state ranks 7 of the top 10 least romantic cities in the nation. Where did Victoria rank?

]]> http://1069therock.com/texas-lacking-in-the-romance-department/feed/ 0 Ralph Orlowski, Getty Images Is Victoria One of the Friendliest Towns in America? http://1069therock.com/is-victoria-one-of-the-friendliest-towns-in-america/ http://1069therock.com/is-victoria-one-of-the-friendliest-towns-in-america/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:10:11 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/is-victoria-one-of-the-friendliest-towns-in-america/ The short answer, at least according to Forbes Magazine, is no. But what the hell do they know? When I first moved here some 16 years ago, one of the things that impressed me was how nice people were. In fact, I still feel that way. What do you think? Is Victoria one of the friendliest towns in America? While you're thinking about it, check out the list below.

]]> http://1069therock.com/is-victoria-one-of-the-friendliest-towns-in-america/feed/ 0 The Musical Saw-Your Strange Video of the Day http://1069therock.com/the-musical-saw-your-weird-video-of-the-day/ http://1069therock.com/the-musical-saw-your-weird-video-of-the-day/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:38:14 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/?p=121758 There are tons of musical videos out there in cyberland, and tons of strange videos too. Here's one that combines both music and weirdness. It's a dude using a xylophone mallet to play a saw. Check it out...

]]> http://1069therock.com/the-musical-saw-your-weird-video-of-the-day/feed/ 0 You Tube ON SALE NOW: Flashback Ball Featuring The Molly Ringwalds http://1069therock.com/tickets-available-now-flashback-ball-featuring-the-molly-ringwalds/ http://1069therock.com/tickets-available-now-flashback-ball-featuring-the-molly-ringwalds/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:12 +0000 Live Events Team http://kqvt.com/?p=110672 Time to roll up the sleeves of that blazer and cut ‘footloose’! Tickets are on sale now for The Flashback Ball feature the world’s greatest 80s tribute band, The Molly Ringwalds! Who are these unique gentlemen, you ask?

]]> http://1069therock.com/tickets-available-now-flashback-ball-featuring-the-molly-ringwalds/feed/ 0 Get Your Tickets for the Victoria East High School Football Playoffs http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-high-school-football-playoffs/ http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-high-school-football-playoffs/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:31:50 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-high-school-football-playoffs/ Are you ready for some football? Tonight, Victoria East heads into playoff action Friday night against San Antonio Harlandale at Harlandale Memorial Stadium in San Antonio. If you need tickets, here's how to get them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-high-school-football-playoffs/feed/ 0 Getty Images Get Your Tickets for Victoria West High School Football http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football-2/ http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football-2/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:11:31 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football-2/ Are you ready for some football? Tonight, Victoria West takes on Tuloso-Midway at Memorial Stadium. If you need tickets, here's how to get them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football-2/feed/ 0 Getty Images Get Your Tickets for Victoria West High School Football http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football/ http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:41:36 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football/ Are you ready for some football? This weekend, if you want to see Victoria West in action, you'll have to travel to Corpus Christi as the team is on the road to play Calallen. If you need tickets, here's how to get them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-west-high-school-football/feed/ 0 Getty Images Get Your Tickets for Victoria East-West High School Football Games http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-games/ http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-games/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:35 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-games/ It's a great time of year during High School Football season, as any fan will tell you. Coming off the crosstown rivalry of East vs. West last week, we have a couple of good games on the schedule this weekend. Calhoun comes to town to challenge West at Memorial Stadium, and East is on the road to challenge Beeville.  If you need tickets, here's how to get them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-games/feed/ 0 Getty Images Truth or Consequences, New Mexico ­– The Real Story Behind the Name http://1069therock.com/truth-or-consequences-new-mexico-the-real-story-behind-the-name/ http://1069therock.com/truth-or-consequences-new-mexico-the-real-story-behind-the-name/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/truth-or-consequences-new-mexico-the-real-story-behind-the-name/ Let me start out by saying that I am much happier living and working here in Victoria, Texas,  but I actually lived and worked in this tiny town for 12 years, and my brothers and sisters would constantly ask me about it's unusual name. I would always respond with the story, which is explained below. The town wasn't much, although there was some beautiful scenery, and I did actually get to meet People's Court Bailiff Rusty Burrell. And that, my friends, is my brush with greatness.

]]> http://1069therock.com/truth-or-consequences-new-mexico-the-real-story-behind-the-name/feed/ 0 Get Your Tickets for the Victoria East-West High School Football Showdown http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-showdown/ http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-showdown/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:00:42 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-showdown/ It's a pretty big weekend for Victoria High School Football, as Victoria East and West face off against each other in the Victoria Showdown Friday night at Memorial Stadium.

Victoria West comes into the game with a 4-1 overall record, 1-0 in conference, while Victoria East is 1-5, and 0-2. Despite their records, we're talking about local bragging rights, so it ought to be a great game. If you need tickets, here's how to get them.

]]> http://1069therock.com/get-your-tickets-for-the-victoria-east-west-high-school-football-showdown/feed/ 0 Getty Images Bootfest Fireworks Display Rebooted to Friday Night http://1069therock.com/bootfest-fireworks-display-rebooted-to-friday-night/ http://1069therock.com/bootfest-fireworks-display-rebooted-to-friday-night/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:11:58 +0000 Adam West http://1069therock.com/?p=96212 There's a slight change of plans for this weekend's Bootfest celebration in downtown Victoria-the fireworks show has been moved from Saturday night to Friday night.

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