Born in Port Arthur, Texas, and left for good after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School then attended Sam Houston State University on an athletic pass, eventually earning a BBA, RAB, and CRMC. Became a Broadcaster on 25 October 1976. Worked for a decade in environmental marketing for a company that cleaned up oil and hazardous materials spills inclusive of many in-plant maintenance projects in the Lake Charles area from 1993-2003. Spent time on oil spills and hazardous incidents that made national news, including the anthrax cleanup at the Central New York City Post Office, following the 911 attack. Broadcasting and media were always my first love and over the years, I've broadcast in Beaumont, Houston, Denver and Lake Charles. Hobbies include small engine repair and vintage lawnmower restoration, woodworking, gardening, and Astros baseball.
Lonesome George
La Oysters Kill Texan
The first one tasted like mucus, the second one tasted like fried mucus. No, I never developed a taste for them.
UFO Spotting in Louisiana
The Gulf Coast through Louisiana and conveniently along I10 is a decently productive area to catch a glimpse of the unknowable.
Tom Petty: Dead at 66
Tom Petty Confirmed Dead - After nearly 24 hours of conflicting information, Thomas Earl Petty has died, as confirmed by Tony Dimitriades his longtime manager
Sand Bag Locations
Is it too soon to think about sandbags? Of course not, as the old Boy Scouts used to say: Be Prepared.
LSD For Depression — My Friend George’s Story
If you battle depression; read my friend, George's, story about his experience
Prepare for Storms Now
The Red Cross wants to remind you that it's never too early to start prepping for the really big events.
Don’t Do This; DEQ
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the DEQ wants you to remember that it is illegal to burn household debris, even on your own property. The DEQ says it’s illegal to burn solid wastes, household wastes, construction debris, household chemicals and oil even if it’s way back behind the house on your own private property...
Westlake: Finances Improved
The City of Westlake is in a better financial position than a couple of years ago, but things could still be better.
According to Mayor Bob Hardey two years ago the city was a month away from bankruptcy, but better coordination and communication between departments as well as budget tightening has helped the situation and allowed the city to also reduce its debt loading...
Safety First: LSP
Big crowds are expected in New Orleans this weekend for the NBA All-Star game festivities as well as the usual massive Mardi Gras season which is underway big league in the next couple of weeks.
To head off potential trouble and to help ensure the safety of the partying public the Louisiana State Police are stepping up protective patrols, which will include plainclothes officers along the parade r
Batter Up! McNeese
For the latest updated scheduling due to inclement weather click here
3:43 PM 2/17 UPDATE 2: Due to rainy weather in the area, the McNeese-Stony Brook baseball game has been moved back an hour to 7 p.m.
5:00 AM 2/17 UPDATE: Due to the chance of rain this afternoon, game one between Rhode Island and Missouri State has been moved up to 11 AM this morning...
Edwards Appoints Sowela Manager
David Darbone has served Sowela Technical Community College as it's Executive Director of Facilities and Planning since way back in 2008. As such he has a clue as to how things should run. That's likely why Governor John Bel Edwards has now appointed Darbone to the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District...
Hormones and Moods
Hormones. At the root of much of mans problems whether there are too many or too little, hormones can make you calm and crazy or a little of both at the same time plus, much much more.
They're all about moods these hormones - in fact if you're in a bad mood, simply hugging someone or even a pet can help release a hormone called oxytocin which is literally known as the love and cuddle hormone...
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