Is Your Spouse Or Significant Other A West Texas Champ?

A Keeper? Amazing? When you've hit the significant other lottery and are lucky enough to find the person that always goes the extra mile to make you feel like royalty--gotta hold on for dear life! We wondered how many people that listen to the morning show think their partner in life deserves a trophy, and what exactly they deserve it FOR. There are all sorts of angles here. It could be that he gets up extra early and cooks breakfast for everyone before work and school--or makes lunches for the kids and takes them to school so you can sleep in. It could be that she surprises you on the regular with your favorite dish or a small trip she's planned.... Relationships are hard work and it takes both parties to put the effort in!

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The trick, I think, is to NEVER stop "dating" each other. There are all kinds of fun things you can do together in the Permian Basin--so surprise your partner with an impromptu picnic at Wadley Barron Park.... How about a night out on the town at one of our great restaurants then a show at the Ector Theater or the Wagner Noel? Surprises are always appreciated when you put in the effort to plan! If your significant other does things like this, or other things that make you float on air, honor them by calling in to the show Friday morning, or leave a comment below, and tell us WHY they deserve a Trophy and why they are a West Texas Champion!

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