The Waynesville (Mo.) Daily Guide reports that Pulaski County Commissioner Bill Farnham appears to have been successful in persuading the state Department of Transportation to repair the old Route 66 bridge that leads into the village of Devil's Elbow. State financing is only one $250,000 piece of a multi-part financing package totaling $1.46 million that, … Continue reading Good news about Devil’s Elbow bridge
If Rory wins, she wants to stay in Vega
A reader the other day posted an interesting question regarding Rory Schepisi being a finalist in "The Next Food Network Star": So if Rory wins the Food Network Star Challenge will she tape the show in Vega TX or will someone else be running the Boot Hill? I thought it was a pretty good question. … Continue reading If Rory wins, she wants to stay in Vega
A glimpse of Route 66, pre-revival
Lonestar101 has posted on YouTube a report from 1984 by KPRC-TV in Houston about Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle. (Embedding isn't allowed, but you can watch the video by clicking here.) The video, which is two segments totaling about eight minutes, gives us a fascinating look of Route 66 before Michael Wallis' seminal book, … Continue reading A glimpse of Route 66, pre-revival
Pontiac may host mural festival
The Pontiac (Ill.) City Council voted Monday night to approve the creation of two new Route 66-themed murals in town, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. That wasn't a surprise, as Pontiac's zoning board greenlighted the murals, which will be painted by Diaz Sign Art, last week. But there's this new item that was interesting: Bill Diaz … Continue reading Pontiac may host mural festival
Rory is in the finals
Will she be a bridesmaid again, or the bride? Rory Schepisi, who finished runner-up in the CMT's "Popularity Contest," made the finals of another reality TV show, "The Next Food Network Star." Schepisi is about to open a restaurant, Boot Hill Saloon and Grill, on Route 66 in Vega, Texas. A short video recap of … Continue reading Rory is in the finals
Dean Walker will appear on Leno
Dean Walker, a Kansas Route 66 advocate and one of the inspirations for Mater in last summer's animated movie "Cars," will appear on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Wednesday. Prominent Route 66 author Michael Wallis, who's known Walker for years, said that Walker will do his turning-his-feet-backwards trick during an audience segment … Continue reading Dean Walker will appear on Leno
Wrink’s Market seeks to ‘recreate’ dad’s legacy
Terry Wrinkle, the son of the late Glenn Wrinkle of Wrink's Market in Lebanon, Mo., was interviewed by the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader before the store reopens sometime next week as a deli, diner, florist and convenience store. "Route 66 was more than a highway across the country," said Terry Wrinkle, son of the store's longtime … Continue reading Wrink’s Market seeks to ‘recreate’ dad’s legacy
County gives grant for Route 66 garage sale
The finance committee of Logan County, Ill., awarded a $4,000 grant to the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County to help with next year's 37 Miles of Smiles, also known as the Route 66 garage sale, reported the Lincoln Courier. "It was really a remarkable first-time event," Ladd said. "Being that it was a … Continue reading County gives grant for Route 66 garage sale
El Vado decision delayed
The City of Albuquerque's Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission has deferred a decision on whether to again designate the historic El Vado Motel on Route 66 a city landmark until Sept. 12. The decision was scheduled to be made during the commission's regular meeting on Wednesday. The city has been in negotiations for months with … Continue reading El Vado decision delayed
More signs, please
Rod Harsh of Visit66.com in Carterville, Mo., told the city council of nearby Carthage that the city and southwest Missouri in general needs more signs to help guide travelers on Route 66, reported the Carthage Press. Rod Harsh, who has a Route 66 Welcome Center in Carterville, said that people from as far away as … Continue reading More signs, please