I was born and raised in East Texas and started working in radio when I was just 15 years old. I have spent the last 22 years on the air here in East Texas, but have also done work in Dallas, Waco, Lufkin, and Ft. Smith! I graduated from John Tyler High School in 1992 and attended TJC as part of their criminal justice program. I currently live in Lindale with my wife, four kids, and weenie dog “Snickers”. It’s kind of weird for me having a family that big since I grew up as an only child! What do you love the most about radio? I love the fact that now radio is more than just a tuner and a set of speakers. Radio can now be heard around the world through internet streaming and cell phone apps. I also enjoy the social-media aspect of radio where we can truly communicate with fans of the radio station on a personal level. I can look at their Facebook profile and really get to know them! A lot better than just talking to them on the request line! What is your favorite band/ artist/ album? I love all types of music, but mostly rock music. AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zepplin, Nickelback, etc. My favorite album of all time is Back In Black by AC/DC! Biggest pet peeve? I have a bunch…most all of them have to do with driving. People who don’t use their blinkers, and people who think the center turn lane is an actual driving lane! I also get aggravated when people at the check-out line wait until the cashier is finished ringing up their merchandise until they start to fill out their checks! Besides, who uses checks any more anyway?!?! Hobbies? I love to ride motorcycles. I got my license a few years ago and enjoy going for long country rides around East Texas. It really helps to clear your mind and relax you. I don’t have a Harley yet…but will when I grow up!
Jeff Evans
Free Doritos Locos Tacos Tomorrow at Taco Bell, Thanks to the World Series! [VIDEO]
Taco Bell teamed up with Major League Baseball for a cool promotion called 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco.' The premise was simple -- if a base was stolen during the World Series, a free Doritos Locos Taco would be given away to everyone in the country! Score!
Homeowner’s Association Shuts Down Halloween Display — Is It Fair? [VIDEO, POLL]
You may remember seeing the video of the video of Kevin Judd's Halloween light display from last year. The video, which features his 2011 Halloween light display set to music (if you can call it that) has more than 10 million views on YouTube. This year however, his home owner's association in Riverside, Calif., has changed their "holiday display" rules.
Smith County Launches New ‘SeeClickFix” App
Smith County Commissioners have announced that a new app is available for reporting non-emergency issues within the county. The app called SeeClickFix is available for iPhone and Android users.
Political Activist Group Says Texas High School Football is at Risk
WOAI radio is reporting a story today about a political activist group here in Texas that is trying to convince voters to put more Democrats in the Legislature in order to save funding for high school football.
Hugging Banned at Middle School in North Carolina [POLL]
FoxCarolina.com reports on a middle school in Forest City, N.C., that has banned hugging by its eighth grade students. You're gonna flip when you hear what brought all of this about.
Fort Hood Soldier Accidentally Kills Fellow Soldier Trying to Cure Hiccups
A soldier from Ft. Hood is charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot a fellow soldier while trying to cure his hiccups.
Abducted Alabama Teen and Kidnappers May Be Here in East Texas
Police in Dothan, Alabama are searching for a missing 15 year old girl, Ailene Lander, who was abducted from a medial facility on September 17th. Police believe her abductor is her stepfather, Charles "Dean" Partin, and a female named Julie Bethke. Authorities are asking for your help as they believe they may all three be in East Texas or West Louisiana.
It’s ‘National Cheeseburger Day’ – Who Has The Best Cheeseburger in East Texas? [POLL]
Today, September 18th, is 'National Cheeseburger Day.' Not sure why we have just have one day out of the year to celebrate the greatness that is the cheeseburger, but hat's off to whoever is responsible for making it a national holiday!
I would love to know - who has the best cheeseburger in town? Click and take our poll. You may just decide where I go for lunch today!
Should Golden Tate Be Suspended for Hit on Dallas Cowboys’ Sean Lee? [POLL]
It's all over the Internet and sports talk shows today -- should Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate be suspended after the hit he made on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee in Sunday's game?
Fourth Graders Assigned to Draw 9/11 Attacks [POLL]
KFOX 14 in El Paso reports on some upset parents of fourth grade students at Hughey Elementary in El Paso. The parents are upset over a class assignment where students were asked to draw images depicting the 9/11 attacks.
Monster Trucks Coming to East Texas This Weekend
This Saturday (9/15) at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore it's the Monster Truck Fall Nationals! Before the show, a few of the monster trucks will be making special appearances around East Texas!
How We Can Help In The Fight Against Hunger
We have all seen the commercials on T.V. of families not having enough food. Parents doing without so their children can have a meal. Hunger is a universal problem. Hunger does not just exist “over there” — every day in every community our neighbors are experiencing this devastating issue. This month in East Texas we are supporting East Texas Food Bank Hunger Action Month. In just thirty days we could stomp out hunger by implementing the three action items below.