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Tracy Wirtz Smells The Roux – Gumbo Cookoff
Without fail, my son will tell you that his favorite food is gumbo. Next to Christmas, his favorite event is the Rice Capitol Championship Gumbo Cookoff. He asks me every year when it is. I buy him a $5 wrist band and turn him loose. Cher little man, he is in roux heaven...
Taste of Country’s Taylor Swift Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations to Brooke Hilyer, who won our flyaway contest to see and meet Taylor Swift! Hilyer will ride in style on a plane to Houston, Texas, where she’ll catch the ‘Love Story’ singer’s November 5 show and crash in a hotel room after — thanks to Taste of Country and Big Machine Records!
2012 Bayou Country Superfest Talent Annouced
The 3rd annual Bayou Country Superfest talent lineup has been announced!
Win A Guitar Autographed By George Strait
97.3 The Dawg is giving you the chance to win a guitar autographed by Country legend George Strait!
Show Us Your Pumpkin Pun’kin!
From Tracy Wirtz: The Pumpkin Patch is open at Covenant United Methodist Church. There's plenty of fun stuff to do. If you're like me, you get very excited about the prospect of picking the perfect pumpkin and bringing it home to create the best jack-o-lantern ever! Then rea...
Tailgating With The Dawg Crew – UL vs. Nicholls State [PICTURES]
Last time we had a great time tailgating at Cajun Field, and now we have the pictures to show it. We are hoping that tomorrow's game will bring in even more fans and even more great pictures. In order to get ready for the beating Florida Atlantic will get tomorrow, here are the pictures from a couple of weeks ago.
97.3 The Dawg Playlist – October 2011 Top Songs
Looking for the hottest music this Fall? Here's 97.3 The Dawg's Top songs for October 2011.
Brantley Gilbert Concert Tickets Available Friday
Brantley Gilbert will be performing live with Thomas Rhett on December 15 when the Taste of Country Christmas Tour makes its way to Lafayette at Outlaws Saloon.
Brantley Gilbert Pre-Sale Password For Lafayette Show December 15th at Outlaws
97.3 The Dawg and Taste of Country are proudly presenting Brantley Gilbert on December 15th at Outlaws Saloon & Dancehall in Lafayette as part of the Taste of Country Christmas Tour.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on September 30th at 10am.
Brantley Gilbert Talks About Lost Love, Shares The Story Behind The Song ‘Saving Amy’
Brantley Gilbert is heading to Lafayette on December 15th to headline the 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour , but don't assume that the Georgia-born singer will carry on the holiday tradition a la Vince Gill and Amy Grant or John Berry. Gilbert is on the brink of stardom because his shows are as lively and rambunctious as anyone who headlines major arenas and amphitheaters right now. He's focus
A Personal Story About The St. Jude Benefit
Tracy Wirtz shares her story of her sweet little friend:
I remember vividly a phone call I got from my good friend Deb Savoie a few years ago. Our mutual friend Sue Sue has a niece named Danielle, and she had not been feeling well. She had been having headaches and throwing up and her mom knew something wasn't right so she took her to the doctor...
Enter Your School In The Kiwanis Regional Spelling Bee
From KATC's Tracy Wirtz:
Spelling is a lost art. With spell check and texting shortcuts, we've all gotten sloppy. But teaching children the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic are still crucial to their education. And a little healthy competition doesn't hurt...
Tinsel & Treasures 2011
Every year The Junior League of Lafayette puts on a holiday market at the Cajundome Convention Center. This year Tinsel & Treasures is scheduled for September 22-24 and Tracy Wirtz will be there emceeing the luncheon & style show on Friday.
Taste of Country Christmas Tour Featuring Brantley Gilbert – December 15 in Lafayette
Brantley Gilbert will be performing live with Thomas Rhett on December 15 when the Taste of Country Christmas Tour makes its way to Lafayette at Outlaws Saloon.
Schweddy Balls & More Outrageous Ice Cream Flavors
From KATC's Tracy Wirtz: Ice cream is, hands down, my favorite, favorite, favorite sweet treat! My choice usually includes chocolate and vanilla with nuts in it OR strawberry with nuts in it. I recently discovered a flavor called "French Silk" by Eddy's (I think... the tub is round). It is like cold SIN! Moussy chocolate and vanilla with big shavings of dark chocolate in it... Katie bar the door and get me the scoop! But it does have half the calories and a third less fat (can you see me grinning?).
9/11 From A Child’s Point Of View [VIDEO]
Tracy Writz recently sat down with some 4th and 5th graders from a local Elementary school. Here, she discusses what the kids knew and wanted to know about what happened 10 years ago on the day that goes down in history as "9/11".
Hillary Scott’s Wedding Plans; Traditional and Innocent, But With a Food Fight
Hillary Scott from Lady Antebellum is newly engaged and enjoying her musical successes. Her future hubby, Chris Tyrell, was once a temporary drummer in Lady A's band where he and Hillary instantly fell in love.
Taylor Swift Concert Flyaway – You Can Win!
Taylor Swift fanatics: We've got your chance to see and meet the country superstar! Just head over to our Facebook page and enter to win - signing up only takes a second.
97.3 The Dawg Playlist – September 2011 Top Songs
Looking for the hottest music this summer? Here's 97.3 The Dawg's Top songs for September 2011.
Change Your Hairstyle – It’s Cheaper Than A Facelift!
Tracy from KATC gives the woman who's not 30 anymore some tips on how to stay looking young (without trying to look 18).
OK. I admit it. I'm not 30 anymore. That's as much as I will admit. At least in black and white (or whatever color this is)...