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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Made $45 Million on Opening Night

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Made $45 Million on Opening Night

Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit movie theaters with the biggest box office opening of 2017.  Thursday previews, earning the second-highest domestic preview total of all time.   Who is the biggest one day box office?: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which earned $57 million two years ago.  If predictions are correct, this movie will easily make $200 million…

Your “Roast Chestnuts Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown

Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU.  ‪#‎995wfff‬ Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen       …

El Pollo Loco Pulls Back on Opening More Locations in DFW

El Pollo Loco Pulls Back on Opening More Locations in DFW

Question:  What Happened?  When first announced the California based restaurant had big plans for big heights in DFW and now growth plans are being pulled back.   El Pollo Loco had 13 restaurants in DFW,  two have closed, now down to 11.  There are 14 in Houston.   MORE STORY:  HERE Recently,  Chief Executive said during a conference call: …

Tony Romo named ‘Sports Illustrated’ 2017 Media Person of the Year

Tony Romo named ‘Sports Illustrated’ 2017 Media Person of the Year

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, with a 12-year playing career changed careers retiring from football and making the leap from the field to broadcast booth.  His first game was the pre-season match up on August 25th, between Kansas City Chiefs-Seattle Seahawks.  He had to wait till November 5th to call the game for Dallas Cowboys.   That didn’t…

This Week’s Wednesday Night “Checkin’ In” Facebook Live Session…

This Week’s Wednesday Night “Checkin’ In” Facebook Live Session…

Had another FUN time chatting with you tonight! Thanks for joining me. We talked about (among other things) got your CHRISTMAS CARDS out yet (do people still send them out as much?), STAR WARS opens Friday, tonight’s meteor shower, ways to win at 995thewolf.com and MORE! Thank you for logging on and watching this year! I LOVE the live interaction…

Your “Hot Cocoa Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown

Your “Hot Cocoa Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown

Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU.  ‪#‎995wfff‬ Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen       …

Charming Charlie Files for Bankruptcy; 10 Stores to Close in Texas

Charming Charlie Files for Bankruptcy; 10 Stores to Close in Texas

The store will close approximately 97 stores that are listed as ‘under-performing’ locations.   Charming Charlie sells fashion jewelry, handbags, apparel, gifts and beauty products. The company plans to close 97 of its 375 stores in the U.S. and Canada.  The closures will take place after Christmas, leaving 278 stores.   READ MORE:  HERE HERE ARE THE 10 STORES…

IKEA Grand Opening is Happening in Grand Prairie

IKEA Grand Opening is Happening in Grand Prairie

IKEA in Grand Prairie is the second store in DFW located at intersection of 161 and Mayfield Drive, the store is 290,000 square feet with about 400 employees plus a 450-seat restaurant.   Besides the free sofa for the first 47, the next 100 in line will receive a free armchair and the first 2,500 to enter the…

Blue Bell Adds 3 More States to Distribution List for 2018

Blue Bell Adds 3 More States to Distribution List for 2018

Blue Bell is only in  15 states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. . . .  Wait,  in 2018 add three more states to that list,  Welcome aboard New Mexico,  Kentucky and Indiana. Although Blue Bell has big ice cream dreams in 2018 and hoping…

Artificial Christmas Trees Sales Are Booming!

Artificial Christmas Trees Sales Are Booming!

Many areas across the country has seen lack of trees available to buy, and the cost of real trees has gained 10% at least even more for the most popular size 7 and 8 footers.  Why?  Fewer trees that were planted during the recession a decade ago.  Estimated 95 million American households with Christmas trees…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…