Earth, Wind, Fire & Ice

Bob Wills Day

Nature has a way of surprising us and bringing awe and wonder to our lives. It can also be dangerous and destructive. In West Texas, weather is something that determines more than what we wear to work. It determines whether our crops thrive or fail and whether our pastures will feed our livestock or have to be supplemented. Whatever comes, the community pulls together and faces it as a group.   This time last year, a super cell moving through the area dropped several inches of hail on the turkey area. It was Thursday, April 28, 2016, just as the … Continue reading →

Bob Wills Day 2016 – Fat Boy Rag Video – Turkey, Texas

Bob Wills Day

  Large Crowds for Outdoor Concert      Sunny weather prevailed on the 45th annual Bob Wills Day held today in Turkey, Texas. The streets of Turkey and the grounds of the old high school were teeming with visitors on this, the biggest day of the year for the small Texas town. The highlight of the event is the free outdoor concert held on the old football field which featured the Friends of the Texas Playboys, Billy Mata, and Jason Roberts to name a few. The band thrilled the crowds who came prepared with lawn chairs, cowboy hats and sunscreen. Many … Continue reading →