Andree Valentine comes to us from Toronto, Canada. A recent graduate from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Dre works as the Digital Managing Editor; focusing on delivering the best consumer experience across our digital platforms.Traveling, watching movies, working out and going to concerts and sporting events are among some of Dre's favorite things to do. She was also a three-time national champion on HPU's cheerleading team and a member of the Canadian National Power Tumbling Team for four years. Search her name on YouTube to see her flip at the 2005 World Championships!
Andree Valentine
The Five Best Kenny Chesney Covers on YouTube [VIDEO]
Kenny Chesney's accomplishments as a performer are second to none — as evidenced by his current "Goin' Coastal" tour, and the dazzling live sets documented in his new concert film, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D. But Chesney's no slouch when it comes to songwriting, either — in fact, we think Chesney's live show wouldn't be anything without his powerhouse new-country songwriting as its fou
Easy And Tasty Easter Dessert Recipes [VIDEO]
Though technically a religious holiday, Easter has become more synonymous with milk chocolate candies in the shapes of eggs and bunnies, fruity snacks in springy hues and all sorts of decadent desserts. Stock up on the goods in stores, but also think about making a few of your own delectable treats this year.
Houston Boy Brings Gun To School – Injures 3
Abid Katib, Getty ImagesA six year old boy brought a gun to school and injured himself and two others in the cafeteria when it fell out of his pocket. Luckily, no one was badly hurt, but the incident raises questions we have all heard too many times before- How can we protect our kids from gun violence at school? How can we enforce stricter gun laws so that young children can't easily bring guns i
Kicks McDonald’s Big Bass Splash At Lake Sam Rayburn
Check out some of the photos from the Kicks McDonald's Big Bass Splash Tournament at Lake Sam Rayburn, April 15-17.
Dinosaur Scares Australian School Children [VIDEO]
One of the first things a youngster learns about dinosaurs is that they have long been extinct. On a certain level, these Australian school children have internalized that lesson. However, when the life-like prehistoric beast starts to roar in this video (after the jump), some of them no longer seem so sure.
In defense of the scaredy cats, that's a pretty impressive movie-quality dinosaur suit the
Famous Landmarks in Nacogdoches – Our Top Five
Known as the "Oldest town in Texas", it's no surprise that Nacogdoches has some rich history and famous landmarks to offer from as far back at the 1800s. These pieces of history have been well-preserved, and help keep the old charm and character of this lovely little town.
Here's a list of our five favorite historical landmarks in Nacogdoches. Do you know the history behind each of them
Top 10 Dog Breeds of 2010 – Did Your Pooch Make The List?
Back in January, The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. Based on registration statistics in 2010, the Labrador Retriever topped the list for the 20th year in a row, followed by the German Shepherd and the Yorkshire Terrier.
According to all of your responses on the Kicks105 Facebook post, it's safe to say that East Texans are quite the dog lov
5 Things About Kenny Chesney That Might Surprise You
As our Kenny Chesney contest continues on Facebook – sign up for a chance to win a flight to Green Bay to meet Chesney and see him play on June 11 at Lambeau Field – we're running down some of the highlights of Chesney's prolific career. In his nearly two-decade run at the top of the country charts, Chesney's produced over 30 top 10 hits (not to mention his four Entertainer of the Year nods from t
Not Receiving Kicks Newsletters? You’re Missing Out!
Are your friends receiving weekly Kicks newsletters, but you just can't seem to find them in your email?
Here are a few things you can try in order to start receiving the email blasts and newsletters, which are full of extra VIP bonus points, contests and prizes.
Win a Trip to See Kenny Chesney — Plus, His Top 5 Music Videos
This month, we're giving you the chance to fly to Green Bay to see Kenny Chesney and hang backstage with the country star.
Visit our contest page on Facebook and you can win a flight for two to Green Bay, tickets to Chesney's Goin' Coastal tour stop at Lambeau Field on June 11, 2011, and a backstage pass to meet the country star.
We're so excited, we assembled these five Kenny Chesney videos, whic
Five Cheap Eats You Can Find In Lufkin
Working at the radio station can lead to some busy days, and sometimes, we only have about 10 minutes to spare during lunch to go get food. When you're on a budget, it can be challenging trying to find a good meal that will cost you less than $10.
Does this sound like a familiar workplace environment to you?
Since our building is located in Lufkin, we came up with a list of five cheap places to e
Twin Baby Boys Have Deep Conversation [VIDEO]
OK, if you could replace all the "da-da-da-da-das" with words, what do you think these adorable twin boys are asking each other?