I just got off the phone with Ruth Trew. She and Delbert still have no electricity, and wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have burned all but 75 acres of their 2,500-acre ranch. But they and their home are safe for now, even though they're keeping an eye on another wildfire near Childress. Ruth said cattle … Continue reading Trews remain safe for now
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Panhandle wildfires update
The death toll from wildfires that struck the Texas Panhandle has risen to 11, with two missing. The fires also have killed countless livestock, as recounted by this heartbreaking article from the Amarillo Globe-News (free registration required). Davie Gipson, one of the volunteers at the Devils Rope Museum in McLean, told me on the phone … Continue reading Panhandle wildfires update
Massive wildfires burn Texas Panhandle
This is really bad. Huge wildfires fanned by a lengthy drought and high winds have killed at least six people, closed long stretches of Interstate 40, burned homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of the Route 66 town of McLean. One of the big wildfires started near the Route 66 town of Groom. The fires … Continue reading Massive wildfires burn Texas Panhandle
Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
The Pontiac Daily News reports that the historic Odell Station on Route 66 in Odell, Ill., will be featured on The Food Network's show, "A Blast from the Past." Famed chef Bobby Flay made an appearance. The program also features members of the Illinois Route 66 Association and preservationist John Weiss. Flay used a barbecue … Continue reading Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
Calendar of events updated
I went through the Route 66 Calendar of Events last night and today and made a correction, a few clarifications and a few additions. I'll go over it once a month or so in an effort to make sure everything's up-to-date.
Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
The Charlotte Observer reports that H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler and his Lowe's Motor Speedway are negotiating to hold a May 26 screening of Pixar Animation Studios' movie, "Cars," which takes place on Route 66. The screening would be two days before the track hosts the Coca-Cola 600. The movie officially opens wide on June 9. If … Continue reading Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
Route 66 Parade in Duarte is back on
After months of uncertainty because of a lack of volunteers, the annual Route 66 Parade in Duarte, Calif., will be run this year. It will tout the 80th anniversary of Route 66, and it will be Sept. 16, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
Tulsa Route 66 group holds political forum
Last Thursday, I attended a candidates forum held by the Route 66 Business League of Tulsa at Tally's Cafe on 11th Street, which is Route 66. Not only did the mayoral candidates speak, but so did city council candidates from east Tulsa wards. Each candidate was given three to four minutes to speak. Issues ran … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 group holds political forum
Route 66 festival holding a talent show
It's happening during the annual event in Edwardsville, Ill., according to the Edwardsville Intelligencer. Auditions for the talent show will be in late March and early April and the talent show will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 9 and group talent will take place on Saturday. Individuals may preform … Continue reading Route 66 festival holding a talent show
Sweet incentive
As we reported here a few days ago, Shellee Graham will make a presentation at the opening of her exhibit, "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis. There are other incentives to go, according to the St. … Continue reading Sweet incentive