Middays with Nikki Martinez
Cool School Lunches

Cool School Lunches

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings It’s hard to believe that the kids are already going back to school. I’m sure the kids really feel that way! It’s time for the old “back-to-school” routine which is more structured than the summer schedule! Parents everywhere with younger kids are having to pack lunches again. The one thing parents want […]

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God’s Open Doors

God’s Open Doors

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings Have you had those times in life when you have prayed to God about something, yet you’re confused about something. As long as I can remember, I’ve always been uncertain if God has opened a door for me or not! Just because an opportunity presents itself and looks good doesn’t […]

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Fast Forward Your Life

Fast Forward Your Life

Susan O’Donnell 89.5 KVNE Afternoons What if you had a “fast forward” button for life, like the one on your TV?  Would you use it?  There’s no rewind…just fast forward! I mean, if you think about the idea of being able to fast forward through the tough times, the dark times, the kinds of things […]

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Surviving the Solar Eclipse Thru Song!

Surviving the Solar Eclipse Thru Song!

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings They’re known for songs like “Prodigal” and “You Love Me Anyway,” but Sidewalk Prophet’s can cover a song or 2 pretty well (and make us giggle in the process)! Here’s their guide to surviving the Solar Eclipse of 2017…through songs of course! [x_button shape=”rounded” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://kvne.com/category/kvne-blogs/as-heard-on-89-5-kvne/” title=”READ ALL HEARD […]

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Who’s Winning Now?

Who’s Winning Now?

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings My first year of Little League, we lost EVERY GAME. No wins. 0-12. Every Saturday morning from April through the 4th of July, a gaggle of us 7-8 year olds would gather at the field and do our best to make our coach and our parents proud. Or at least […]

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They’re Just Not That into You

They’re Just Not That into You

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Have you ever known anybody who just doesn’t like you? No matter how hard you try, they just seem to have it in for you? Having heard this question posed recently, I was surprised to find I really couldn’t think of anybody! It’s not because I think I’m all that, […]

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A Match Made in Heaven

A Match Made in Heaven

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Everybody needs love. You never know what may be going on in someone’s lift. We can’t do everything, but we can all do something. Nora Wood is 4 years old. Dan Peterson is 82 years old. Their story is like few you’ve probably ever heard! Here’s their story: [x_button shape=”rounded” […]

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Grab The Tissues With This One

Grab The Tissues With This One

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays Most of the time I try to skip commercials on TV if at all possible! But sometimes Hulu will suggest watching a 2 minute commercial/video to watch a show all the way through with no other interruptions. I decided to do that a few nights ago and didn’t realize what […]

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Endless Summer

Endless Summer

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings “Won’t be long till summertime is through…We’ve been having fun all summer long.” — The Beach Boys When I was a kid, summer seemed eternal. Three months off school was more than I could wrap my brain around. My June, July, and August in 1960’s Cincinnati wasn’t exactly packed with […]

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Does “E” Really Mean Empty?

Does “E” Really Mean Empty?

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings The other day I was driving from Longview to Tyler and my car was nearly on empty. The little yellow light came on and said I had zero miles left. So, of course I panic a little, stay in the right lane, and look for an exit with a gas station! The whole time I […]

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Toby and Kim and Elevation, Oh My!

Toby and Kim and Elevation, Oh My!

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays Whether it’s to move in your seat or raise your hands in praise, music is powerful for sure. Through the votes from people just like you in the KVNE Music Crew, that statement has been shown to be true over and over again, voting songs like these 3 new adds […]

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Skinny Veggie Soup

Skinny Veggie Soup

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings This soup is not only healthy, but tastes great! If you love veggies, you’ve got to cook some up. It’s full of vitamins and good stuff! (but don’t tell that to the kids!) Ingredients: 1 small onion , diced 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 cup diced carrots 4 cups […]

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A Picture of a True Heart

A Picture of a True Heart

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings This precious child has such passion and truth. The first time I saw the video, I couldn’t speak – it was that beautiful and perfect! Dane is an awesome 9-year-old kid with Down syndrome who loves to sing! Not just sing, but he shows us his true and beautiful pure […]

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DNA Results

DNA Results

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays It’s not everyday you open your email box to see the words “Your DNA Results Are In,” but that’s how my day started! See, a few months ago Nathan had decided to get us each one of those DNA test kits to find out more about who we really are – […]

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Family Friendly Road Trip Tips

Family Friendly Road Trip Tips

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings When I was a kid we’d go on a road trip every summer. It was something our family really looked forward to. My two brothers and I were so excited to get on the road! Once we piled into that back seat it was “I’m bored,” or “I’m hungry,” or “Are we […]

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Joy Jars

Joy Jars

Susan O’Donnell 89.5 KVNE Afternoons My daughter gave me my first “Joy Jar” for Christmas years ago. I still have it. Sometimes it doesn’t take opening the joy jar — just seeing it on the dresser gives me joy because I remember some of the joys inside, and my daughter shared her joy with me […]

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A Sister’s Song

A Sister’s Song

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays   Once again, Music is helping others out, this time the Pagaduan family whose twin babies, Kevyn and Devyn, are still in the NICU at Texas Health Dallas after being born early and with holes in their hearts. After visiting their baby siblings as often as they could, singing to […]

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What Wives Want, But Are Afraid to Ask

What Wives Want, But Are Afraid to Ask

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings A woman may know she’s loved by her husband, but she needs to hear it! A woman also wants her husband to say “you look great” and she wants to be treasured. I will let you know, guys, women sense when you do something to show your appreciation – but […]

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Wrestling with the Wrong End of Life

Wrestling with the Wrong End of Life

Susan O’Donnell 89.5 KVNE Afternoons I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like I’ve been wrestling with the wrong end of life! Kind of like this bulldog who wrestled with the wrong end of a porcupine. But the truth is we are going to get a few pains in life. The test […]

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Never Picked For Jury Duty

Never Picked For Jury Duty

Amy Austin 89.5 KVNE Evenings I went to jury duty a few days ago. Even though I work in the evening, I got up early so I would be on time. I get summons quite often for, city and county courts. Today, I hoped I would finally be a part of our country’s justice system. I was excited to […]

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Help Your Kids Grow in Their Faith

Help Your Kids Grow in Their Faith

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings We talk a lot about “Summer Brain Drain” while the kids are out of school. What about “Spiritual Brain Drain”? Here are some ways to help your kids grow their faith this summer! Here are some ideas to help your kids grow spiritually this summer! Visit a mission site or […]

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