Hometown Radio KBEC

01/24/2025

🎉🚀 Happy Birthday to the one and only Barry Wolverton! 🚀🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the man who’s out of this world 🌌 (literally, according to this picture!) with a BIG birthday shoutout! 🥳 Barry, your humor, dedication, and passion light up the airwaves here at Hometown Radio KBEC, and we’re so lucky to have you in our family. 💛

Here’s to another year of amazing moments, laughter, and stellar achievements! 🌟 Join us in wishing Barry a day filled with joy, fun, and all the cake he can handle! 🎂🎤

We love you, Barry! 🎧❤️

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

🌟 Listen to Barry Wolverton on Hometown Radio KBEC! 🎶

Great music and great company to keep you going while you work! 🛠️📻

💬 Tell us where you’re working today, and we’ll give you a special shoutout for tuning in! Drop it in the comments below ⬇️

01/22/2025

🎉 Something BIG is Coming to KBEC! 🎉
📱 Get ready, Ellis County! We’ve been working on something amazing behind the scenes, and it’s almost here. 🚀

Want to be the first to know what’s happening?
👇 Stay tuned right here! 👇

Hint: It’s going to make staying connected to KBEC easier and more exciting than ever! 🕺💬

01/21/2025

🏀 Hachie Hoops Tuesday Night Double Headers TONIGHT! 🏀

📣 Ken Roberts is courtside again tonight, bringing you all the action live from WHS Basketball – Your Home for Ellis County Sports!

Here’s the lineup for tonight’s matchups against DeSoto:

Girls Game: 6:00 PM
Boys Game: 7:30 PM
How to listen:
📻 On Air: 99.1 FM | 1390 AM
💻 Online: www.KBEC.com
🗣️ On Alexa: Say, "Alexa, enable the Hometown Radio KBEC Skill."

Don’t miss the excitement as we cheer on the Indians and Lady Indians! 🎉🏀

01/21/2025

🎉 WIN BIG with KBEC! 🎉
We’re giving away TWO $50 Foodland Markets Gift Certificates on January 31st! 🛒🍎
Here’s how to enter:
👍 Like this post
💬 Comment below
↩️ Share this post
It’s that simple! Good luck to everyone! 🍀🎉

🌟 Did you know Ellis County has its very own local morning show? 🌟

From Ennis to Waxahachie, Red Oak to Midlothian, and everywhere in between — your mornings are covered with Ken starting at 6:00am then Ken & Barry on the Flea Market, Monday through Friday from 8:20 to 9:55 AM! 🛍️✨ Whether you're buying, selling, or trading, they've got you covered.

Plus, tune in for the latest Ellis County news, weather, and sports, all from your hometown radio station KBEC — serving our community since 1955! 📻

🎙️ Wake up with us Monday morning — we’ll see you there! 🎶

01/21/2025

Drake takes the helm of Ennis Lions Football

With the retirement of Ennis Head Football Coach Sam Harrell, Ennis ISD received a lot of interest in filling the position. After review of potential candidates, Ennis ISD is excited to announce Don Drake as the new head coach of the Ennis Lions Football Program. Coach Drake currently serves as the athletic director for Ennis ISD, a role he has held for six years, having done an outstanding job in promoting all Ennis ISD athletic programs.

Prior to joining Ennis ISD, Coach Drake served as the head football coach at McKinney Boyd High School for thirteen years, making playoff appearances in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Drake led Boyd to the Area Final in 2010, 2013, 2014 and the State Quarter-Final in 2007.
Personal Coaching honors include, District 9-4A Coach of the Year 2007; District 10-5A Coach of the Year 2010; Dave Campbell’s Gearboss 4A Coach of the Year 2007; UIL Sponsor Excellence Award Nominee 2012, 2013 and Capital One Bank Dallas Coach of the Week 10/22/13.

Prior to becoming the head coach at McKinney Boyd, Coach Drake served as offensive coordinator at McKinney North High School, The Colony High School, and Airline High School.

Drake graduated from Louisiana Tech University and received his Masters Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana.

“Coach Drake has done an outstanding job in leading our Athletic Department over the past 6 years. As we went through the search process, Coach Drake communicated that he was very passionate about possibly having the opportunity to become the head football coach at Ennis High School. We realized the best individual to continue the success of our football program was Coach Drake. He knows our kids and understands the traditions and high expectations of our football program.”
- Jay Tullos, EISD Superintendent

Coach Drake’s wife, Tricia is an instructional facilitator for EISD. His son, Collin graduated in 2021 from Ennis High and will graduate from The University of Georgia in May; daughter Kelsey graduated EHS in 2023 and will graduate from University of Arkansas in May of 2026; daughter Katy is currently in her junior year at EHS.

With Coach Drake accepting the head football position, the athletic director position will be posted and the district is accepting applications.

01/21/2025

🎙️ KBEC IS HIRING! 🎙️

🌟 Do you love your community?
🌟 Are you fun, outgoing, and personable?
🌟 Ready to join an iconic radio station that’s been since 1955?
We’re looking for amazing people to join our KBEC Street Squad! 🎉
As part of the team, you’ll:
📻 Represent KBEC at community events.
🎉 Hand out fun prizes like concert tickets, movie passes, and T-shirts.
🤝 Meet and greet listeners and fans.
🎧 Be a part of the heartbeat of Ellis County radio!

💬 Interested? Send us a DM! We’d love to chat and see if you’re the perfect fit for the KBEC family.

📍 Hometown Radio KBEC – Keeping Ellis County Connected.

01/21/2025

It’s snowing off Butcher Rd in Waxahachie!

01/20/2025

🎧 Happy National DJ Day! 🎤

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible voices of Hometown Radio KBEC, serving Ellis County for nearly 70 years! 📻✨

Here’s to our amazing DJ team:
🎙️ Ken Roberts – The voice of Ellis County, our fearless leader, and the one who wakes you up every morning on The Coffee Cup and Flea Market!
🎙️ Barry Wolverton – Joining Ken every morning on the Flea Market, your go-to guy for getting your business heard on KBEC, and our Midday Maestro!
🎙️ Jeremy – Bringing energy and fun every afternoon on your drive home!
🎙️ YoYo Dave & DJ Alexx – Hosting the Saturday Morning Flea Market and keeping your weekends lively!

Thank YOU for tuning in and making KBEC a part of your day. Here’s to 70 years of real country, local news, and the best DJs around! 🎶❤️

Drop a 🎤 or 🎶 in the comments to give a shoutout to your favorite KBEC DJ!

01/20/2025

🎉 Big Game Bash Giveaway Details 🎉

Here's what's up for grabs:
📺 55" UHD LG TV courtesy of AAA Bailbonds
🪑 Oversized Rocker Recliner courtesy of Tow Pro Wrecker Service
🔥 Flat Surface Grill courtesy of Access Self Storage
💳 Two $100 Gift Certificates courtesy of Foodland Market Waxahachie
🍖 Gourmet Gift Pack courtesy of Los Primanos BBQ Rubs
🍕 Five Large Pizzas courtesy of Papa John’s Pizza Waxahachie

Who’s ready to throw the BEST Big Game party in town? 🙌

Get registered to win right now! www.KBEC.com

01/16/2025

Who's ready for the Big Game Bash? Tune in to the Flea Market tomorrow morning at 8:30am for all of the details!

01/14/2025

🏀 Ken Roberts Courtside: 2025 WHS Basketball Broadcast Schedule 🏀

🎉 Hachie Hoops Tuesday Night Doubleheaders – TONIGHT! 🎉

📅 JANUARY 14

Girls Game: 🕕 6:00 PM
Boys Game: 🕢 7:30 PM
Opponent: Mesquite High
🎧 Listen Live TONIGHT on:
📻 99.1 FM
📻 1390 AM
💻 KBEC.com

Don't miss the action from your home for all of Ellis County Sports, Hometown Radio KBEC! 📣

01/13/2025

🐾 KBEC’s Jeremy’s Jungle – Meet This Week’s VIP (Very Important Pet): Ariel! 🐾

Say hello to Ariel, a 6-year-old Corgi/Carolina Dog with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love! Ariel is a friendly, easygoing soul who gets along wonderfully with kids and other dogs, making her the perfect addition to any family.

Weighing 44 pounds, Ariel has a light strawberry coat with charming white highlights, a joyful smile, soulful dark eyes, and an adorable black button nose. Her perky ears complete her picture-perfect look!

Ariel enjoys leisurely walks on a leash and loves cozy naps on a soft bed or couch, always happy to curl up by your side. She’s house-trained and ready to settle into her forever home, bringing love and joy without the hassle.

She’s spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all her vaccinations. Ariel is waiting to meet you at the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212) any day from Noon to 6 PM.

🦴 Special Offer: Through January 31, 2025, pick your adoption price at SPCA shelters in Dallas or Ellis County Animal Care Center (2570 FM Road 878, Waxahachie, TX).

🐕 Jeremy’s Jungle is proudly powered by A New Leash On Life Dog Training – call 469-309-2193 for expert training services!

💖 Help Ariel find her forever home! Like and Share this post to spread the word!

01/13/2025

🎉 WIN BIG with KBEC! 🎉

We’re giving away TWO $50 Foodland Markets Gift Certificates on January 31st! 🛒🍎

Here’s how to enter:
👍 Like this post
💬 Comment below
↩️ Share this post

It’s that simple! Good luck to everyone! 🍀🎉

🌟 Did you know Ellis County has its very own local morning show? 🌟

From Ennis to Waxahachie, Red Oak to Midlothian, and everywhere in between — your mornings are covered with Ken starting at 6:00am then Ken & Barry on the Flea Market, Monday through Friday from 8:20 to 9:55 AM! 🛍️✨ Whether you're buying, selling, or trading, they've got you covered.

Plus, tune in for the latest Ellis County news, weather, and sports, all from your hometown radio station KBEC — serving our community since 1955! 📻

🎙️ Wake up with us Monday morning — we’ll see you there! 🎶