SAN ANTONIO — When “Big” John Oaks bought The Hangin' Tree Saloon in 1989, it had been open a year and a friend told him not to keep it for more than five or he'd lose his shirt in the bar business.

After three years of laying low and regrouping, Chris Cagle is making a comeback, returning to one of his old stomping grounds, Cowboys Dancehall, on Friday. The Louisiana native burst on the scene ...

A trio of CD-release shows should ensure that there is plenty of new music to hear live. First off is the Eli Young Band Thursday night at Cowboys Dancehall. Denton country rockers Mike Eli, lead ...