Wynonna Judd at Lumberyard Friday

Wynonna Judd

The Lumberyard brings another great show to Roscoe this Friday evening, July 6, when country music star Wynonna Judd makes her first appearance ever here.

Born in Kentucky in 1964, Wynonna and her sister Ashley moved to Nashville in 1979 to pursue a musical career. She and her mother Naomi signed on to RCA Records as The Judds in 1983, and between then and 1991 charted 23 hit singles and 14 number ones on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles. They also recorded eight studio albums, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and won over 60 awards, including five Grammy nominations, nine CMA (Country Music Association) awards, and eight Billboard awards.

In 1991, poor health forced her mother to retire, and Wynonna went solo. In 1992, she released the album, Wynonna, which had four singles that went to number one on the country charts: “She is His Only Need,” “I Saw the Light,” “My Strongest Weakness,” and “No One Else on Earth,” which was also Billboard’s No. 1 Country Song of 1992. Her other albums from the 1990s were Tell Me Why, Revelations, and The Other Side, all of which included more hit singles.

In 2000, she and her mother reunited and released a new album, New Day Dawning. They reunited again in 2010, went on an 18-city tour, and in 2011 released The Judds, I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection. Her most recent album is Wynonna and the Big Noise from 2016.

Over the years, she has collaborated with Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker (for the 1994 Super Bowl halftime show), Bette Midler, Sting, and many others. She has appeared on many television shows, danced on Dancing with the Stars, and was an essential part of the Judds’ own reality documentary series on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).

She is also well known for her work with charities and has contributed and performed for the American Red Cross, Vanderbilt’s Children’s Hospital, the USO, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.

This will be a rare opportunity to see her in person.

Saints Eleven

Saints Eleven is the opening band for the show. They will take the stage at 8:00pm with Wynonna Judd and her band starting at around 9:30.  

For reservations and more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.

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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION ONCE AGAIN A FUN-FILLED DAY

Restless Heart plays for the street dance.

As in years past, the July 4th celebration was once again a huge success for the city of Roscoe. From the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in the morning to the fireworks show that evening, people gathered to enjoy the day and celebrate the nation’s independence.

The Community Center sponsored a city-wide garage sale, the parade survived a brief morning shower without dampening any spirits, vendors sold their wares on downtown streets, kids swam free at the City Swimming Pool, and the Roscoe Historical Museum received many visitors.

At the baseball field, the Plowboy Mudbog was once again a crowd pleaser as drivers from all over the Big Country tried to drive their mud vehicles through the blackland slush. And in the evening, despite another brief shower, a huge crowd gathered for the free concert, street dance, and fireworks show.

Afterwards, many continued the celebration at the free music and dance at the Lumberyard. As far as I could tell, all who attended had a good time.

The City thanks the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, who put on the fireworks show.

Restless Heart plays its signature song, "The Bluest Eyes in Texas," at the free concert and street dance.

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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION PARADE RESULTS

by Valerie Pruitt

This year’s parade marshals were to be law enforcement officers, but due to a pre-parade emergency, none were available once the parade started. Still, they should know that parade organizers do Back the Blue. Some potential participants may not have made it because of uncertainty about when the parade would start because of the rain and lightning. Organizers apologize to them and want to thank everyone who came out and braved the rain.

Parade prize winners are the following:

Best Antique Vehicle: Will and Lauren Tomlin
Best Bicycle: Ally Benner
Best Motorcycle: Tim Thompson
Best Golf Cart: American Legion Auxiliary
Best Float: KC and Amber Hope, Mets T-Ball
Best Semi: Crop Productions
Best Patriotic: Kristi Williams

Parade organizers thank the following businesses for their donations:

Wildflower Boutique, Vickie’s Gifts, City of Roscoe, Morgan Real Estate, Medicine Place, Hendrick Medical Supply, Hospice of West Texas, TSTC-Joni Coons, Love’s, Rockin’ S Cantina, El Tejano Grill, State Farm Insurance, Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, Cotton Belles. And to Staci Armstrong for all her help.

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PLOWBOY MUDBOG RESULTS

Results for drivers who cleared the pit are given in time. Others are given in distance.

Street
1. Al Sotelo                       Abilene           ’74 Chevy Blazer          144’ 8”
2. Annelle Smith                                      ’77 Chevy Pickup         144’ 5”
3. Jessop Reynolds        Roscoe             ’79 Chevy Pickup         141’ 4”

Modified
1. Mark Brumly                                        ’97 Chevy Tahoe          207’ 3”
2. David Smallwood      Rotan               ’40 Ford                        204’ 8”
3. Shelton Waldon                                   ’80 Toyota                    202’

Super Modified
1. Wacey Daniel              Big Spring        ’94 Chevy Pickup        260’
2. Raymond Martinez    Colorado City ’89 Dodge                     252’ 7”
3. Leonard Sotolo           Abilene            ’94 Ford Ranger          250’ 5”

Open
1. Brandon Roberts                                   ’89 Ford Bronco        12.54 sec.
2. Nick Joiner                Floydada            ’84 Chevy                    22.3 sec.
3. Arden Alvarez           Colorado City    2000 Chevy S10        217’

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RHS CLASS OF 1958 PLANS 60-YEAR CLASS REUNION

Members of the RHS Class of 1968 are planning their 60-Year Class Reunion for the weekend of September 14-15. Here’s the schedule:

Friday, September 14
            7:30pm - Meet at the football game, Mum Night. An area will be roped off for the class in the bleachers.

Saturday, September 15
            9:00-11:00am – Reception at the Community Center for coffee and pastries. Friends and family are invited.
            11:00am – The Center will close for lunch setup
            11:30am – Lunch for class members begins. Lunch is $16.99 per plate, including tax. Caterers are Blackland Smokehouse.

If lodging is needed, contact Mattie at Holiday Inn Express in Sweetwater, 325-235-3500. Room cost per night is $102.34, tax included.

Please RSVP to Theron at 919-258-3244 or ctparks@gmail.com or Mary Nell at 806-441-4533 or mnellcol@sbcglobal.net.

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WEATHER REPORT: HEAT, DRY WEATHER CONTINUE

July sunrise.

The unusually hot early summer weather continued this week with six of the last seven days hitting triple digits. Five of the six topped out at 101°F, while the sixth, yesterday, made it to only 100°. Lows during those days varied between 72° and 77°.

The only break in the heat came on Saturday during Roscoe’s July 4th celebration when the high for the day was only 94°. It was almost ironic that when we finally did get a little precipitation, it happened during the lineup for the morning parade, and all the participants got soaked before setting out. No one complained, though, because it was the first shower to fall in Roscoe for a while. Unfortunately, however, the total came to only .14”. That afternoon, just as the free concert began, another brief shower fell. It also was short. My rain gauge recorded .20”, but Kenny Landfried’s official total in east Roscoe came to only .05”. Then in the evening, much of the concert by Restless Heart was performed with a storm south of town providing a backdrop with thunder and lightning. The storm never arrived but moved on east without ever making it to town.

Today, hot weather continues with a predicted high of 100°. That should change tomorrow, however, when the high reaches only 92°, followed by 93° on Friday and 91° on Saturday. Chances for rain are slender at 10% tomorrow and 20% Friday, but on Saturday, the current prediction is for a 40% chance, falling to 20% on Sunday and Monday.

The cooler weather will be welcome, and, who knows, maybe we’ll get lucky and get some rain this time.

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