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
Chris Cagle And Dustin Lynch Light Up The Nacogdoches Expo Center On Cinco De Mayo [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]
To kick off the end of the school year, KICKS 105 and Metro PCS's End of School Bash was a huge success! The energy in the Nacogdoches Expo Center was incredible, but, we can't take all the credit.
Newcomer Dustin Lynch and country artist Chris Cagle were the ones who really got the crowd going with hits such as 'Cowboys and Angels' and 'Got My Country On'. Their amazing vocals and crowd interacti
East Texas Community Says THANK YOU To Local Teachers On National Teachers Day
National Teacher Appreciation week kicked off on Sunday, but today is the official National Teacher Day all across the country! Thank you for all of your wonderful submissions - We'd like to take the time to say THANK YOU to teachers all over east Texas!
Chris Cagle Meet And Greet Photos
Chris Cagle and Dustin Lynch performed at the Nacogdoches Expo Center last Saturday and put on an amazing show for everyone who came! It was fun, interactive, and the music was rockin'!
Here are some photos from the Chris Cagle Meet & Greet, brought to you by Todd Maxey Photography.
Best Summer Jobs for Students/Teens in Lufkin and Nacogdoches – My Top Choices
It's that time of year again - college students are studying for finals and writing their last exams, while high school kids are attending prom and looking forward to their last month of school before they graduate. So once school is done for the summer, what's the first thing students do? That's right - try to find a job. You could take a nice vacation with friends and/or family, or buy new summer clothes, or go to some fun concerts (brought to you by KICKS 105, of course), but all of that requires $.
Wanna See And Meet Lady Antebellum In St. Louis In June? [VIDEO]
That's right, Lady A fans - KICKS 105 has teamed up with Taste of Country to give one lucky winner a chance to see and meet Lady Antebellum in concert!
National Teacher Day – Send Us Your Teacher Shout Outs!
Tuesday, May 8th is National Teacher Day, and we'd like to send our appreciation to teachers from all over east Texas. We know how hard they work on a daily basis, and we wouldn't be here if it weren't for their patience, dedication and love for teaching. What makes your teacher special? Let us know below before Monday, May 1st:
KICKS 105 Playlist – May 2012 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs in KICKS 105‘s rotation for the month of May. Which one is your top pick?
Miranda Lambert Concert Presale Tickets Available Today ONLY!
Attention Miranda Lambert fans - If you want to see her, along with Josh Abbott and Wade Bowen in concert, we've got an exclusive chance for you to buy presale tickets, today ONLY!
KICKS McDonald’s Big Bass Splash – Friday Standings
It's been a great day at Lake Sam Rayburn to kick off the 2012 KICKS McDonald's Big Bass Splash Tournament!
Click on the link below to find the complete list of results from Day 1:
10 Cutest Pets For Sale On Craigslist In Lufkin, Nacogdoches And Deep East Texas
If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for animals. If I had a house with enough space for all of the dogs in the world (and the money to take care of them), I would buy them in a heartbeat! Sadly, this isn't the case. If you're looking for a free pet, or one at low cost, check out the 10 cutest dogs and cats I found on the deep east Texas Craigslist page. I dare you to look at the pictures and not adopt one...it's hard....they have the cutest puppy eyes!
Memorial Day in Lufkin and Nac – What is Open and What is Closed?
Memorial Day has always been the 'unofficial' first day of summer. This year, it falls on Monday, May 28th. (Yahoo, three-day weekend!)
Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open that day? Check out our list of what’s open and closed on Memorial Day in Lufkin and Nacogdoches.
Granger Smith Walking 100-Miles For The Second Time To Support Our Troops [VIDEO]
Texas Country singer Granger Smith is continuing his tradition of walking 100 miles to support our men and women in uniform.
How many miles is 100 miles? Last year, Smith walked from Austin, Texas to the Fort Hood post in Killeen, Texas. This year, he has partnered with the Boot Campaign to raise awareness for soldiers’ needs and to help with their transition back home after combat. His second