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2 days ago
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New music festival and charity event honors late local radio host
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A beloved radio host still lives on through a new music festival he started years ago. It's been just over two years since the passing of Wichita Falls radio personality Scotty Preston, also known as Scotty P. In his honor, his wife, Missy Scherer, brought back the Chick'n and Pick'n music festival, paired up with a charity effort. 'He asked me, you're my legacy now. And I want you to continue doing good things in my name,' Scherer said. Through Sunday afternoon, the Crazy Horse Saloon was home to music and dancing, all the while raising money to send to Homeless Lives Matter, a venture Scherer said Preston would have been all in on. 'He would volunteer to help you know, in any event, any situation, friend. He was the first one there,' Scherer said. This isn't the first Chick'n and Pick'n ever. Preston originally held the festival at a venue called The Outskirts to help promote up-and-coming artists. For those who performed at previous installments, like Toby Wayne, performing at the new Chick'n and Pick'n brought back a lot of memories. 'That nostalgia comes back, and you know, it hits you and some of the people that I haven't seen actually since Chick'n and Pick'n was going on that came out specifically for that event, they're out here tonight and I haven't seen them in that long,' Wayne said. Luke Robinson, another performing artist, says the new version of the festival, with the added charity spin, would make Preston feel right at home. 'He certainly had a passion, too, I think, for helping people when people were in need,' Robinson said. 'And having these fundraisers and being able to have some live music and to bring people together for that, that was a big deal for Scotty.' Whether it's helping new artists or giving to charity, the latest edition of Chick'n and Pick'n did Scotty P's legacy proud. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Wichita Falls hosts music fest to honor Scotty P and fundraiser
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A late-night radio personality will be honored at a local dance hall Sunday, June 1. Scotty Preston, also known as Scotty P, was one of the most beloved personalities on the airwaves in the Texoma area. Scotty P passed away in November 2022. In honor of Scotty P, Crazy Horse Saloon, located at 1403 North Scott, and Dance Hall will be hosting their inaugural Scotty P Chick'n Pick'n Memorial Music Festival. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. The door fee to attend is $10, and the event will benefit the nonprofit Homeless Lives Matter of Wichita Falls. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
- Business
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‘Bill is being paid': Lake Arrowhead residents express frustration as city raises rent
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls City Councilors decided to increase the rates for lots at Lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo. It was a decision almost a year in the making. Arrowhead residents will see a 30% increase, while Kickapoo residents will see a 10% increase. 'Homeless Lives Matter' provides housing in Wichita Falls during cold weather 'I feel like it will set a bad precedent, a reckless disregard for the contractual obligations of all parties to the lease agreements.' Lake Arrowhead resident Lisa McLachlan said. Mclachlan told councilors setting rate increases outside the five years according to their contract. 'I respectfully request that you declare this item was placed on the agenda in error and will be considered at the appropriate time in 2029,' McLachlan said. City Attorney Kenley Hegglund said the city still has the right to decide. 'It's not an exclusive date,' Hegglund said. '[Just] because we didn't act last year does not mean that we cannot act this year. But if we do go forward today, we have to wait five years before we can rent increase again.' Like last year, people raised the question of the council's lack of representation and the little support provided by the city. Stacey Darnell points out that paying more for the annual lease is free than property taxes in Clay County. 'I pay more and get nothing. No first responder services, no trash services, no sewer services, no water services. Nothing,' Darnell said. 'Your posted budget showed $180,000 was spent at Lake Arrowhead when $440,000 was received in lease fees,' Darnell said. The money collected is placed into the general fund. Mayor Tim Short reminds them: 'It's a business for profit'. He calls the lots an asset for the community. 'We owe to the citizens of Wichita Falls who do get a vote. Who are the ones who vote to put the people up here to make the decision as to what to do with one of our biggest assets.' Short said. Full-time Lake resident Tim Sheppard questions the raise if city costs have not risen, even mentioning inflation impacting consumers. 'Eggs, milk, God knows what else. But the city is doing just fine. Taking care of what they take care of out there,' Sheppard said. 'I really see no reason to increase our costs at this point if the bill is being paid now.' Sheppard said he hopes to purchase his two lots before the raise takes effect. 'An extra $300 a year is going to hurt. It's going to hurt everybody, especially a lot of the folks on the fixed income out there,' Sheppard said. Those rate increases take effect in June, according to Short. The city is still getting appraisal work done, so lots will be at fair market value if homeowners decide to purchase the land. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
