Amy Austin
Randy Jackson Leaves American Idol [POLL]
American Idol will be all-new,it seems, this year. Well, new in that the judges will all be new. According to TMZ, Randy Jackson has become the latest judge to leave the “American Idol” lineup. The singer/record producer was the last remaining member of the show’s original panel of judges after launching the first season with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul in 2002.
Ghost Con Paranormal Convention This Weekend in East Texas [VIDEO]
For those of you who are intrigued by the paranormal, the East Texas Ghost Con 2012 is this Friday and Saturday (Aug. 17-18) in Marshall at the Marshall Visual Arts Center. Participants will take part in a ghost walk of historical cemeteries, seminars and lectures on the paranormal and more.
2012 Olympics — The Greatest Moments (So Far) [VIDEO]
There have been some incredible moments in the 2012 London Olympics so far. I’ve watched every night and have been so inspired by the athletes. It’s just amazing that all their hard work and effort comes down to what they do on one single day after a four-year wait!
Brad Paisley Talks With American Idol About Being a Judge [VIDEO]
Who will join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson on the “American Idol” judging panel? Not country star Toby Keith. Keith’s publicist has confirmed reports he was asked to work on the new season of the singing competition but didn’t accept.
Husband Plays Mean Prank on Wife [VIDEO/POLL]
There are a lot of guys who don’t use their brains, but check out this guy (who obviously doesn’t have a brain) pull an awful prank on his poor wife. This guy should be punished — nice and slow! I hope this guy realizes his sex life is over.
Have We Seen the Last of ‘American Idol?’ [POLL]
The big question: Is this the last of “American Idol?”
Now that both Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have confirmed they will not return for next season, some think so.
Florida Teen Recovering from Losing Arm to Gator [VIDEO]
A Florida teenager was all smiles a day after losing part of his arm to a 10-foot alligator while swimming in a river with friends. Smiles?! Yes, smiles, because he’s still alive!
2,000 Tyler Residents to Receive Survey For Tyler 21 Plan
Over the next week, a random sampling of 2,000 Tyler residents will receive a survey in the mail asking for their input about City services and community planning. This is all part of the five-year update to Tyler’s comprehensive plan: Tyler 21.
Movies You Can Watch Over And Over — Amy’s Top 5 [VIDEO]
You know when you’re surfing through the channels on TV and a movie you’ve seen a thousand times sucks you in? Yeah, we’ve all had that happen. So I thought it would be fun to share some of the movies I’ve seen a thousand times, but if I catch them on the tube, I get sucked in!
First-Ever East Texas Ghost Conference Coming to Marshall [VIDEO/POLL]
Do you believe in ghosts? Well, bring up the subject of ghosts and Marshall, Texas and there’s a lot of people who will admit, if only in confidence, that they’ve seen, felt or heard something that can’t be explained – a woman’s face in the window of the historic courthouse late at night, an empty rocking chair rocking back and forth, a house where the lights go on and off at random, and no electr
Texas May Be First State to Have 85 MPH Speed Limit [POLL]
What would you say if you could drive 85 mph — legally? Rev up your engines, because according to the Texas Department of Transportation, a stretch of highway under construction here in Texas could be the first U.S. to have a posted speed limit of 85 mph.
Couple Gets Married Come Hell, High Water or — Tornadoes! [VIDEO]
Caleb and Candra Pence tied the knot on Saturday evening in rural Harper County, Kan. It turned out they some unexpected guest at the wedding! Two large tornadoes were the backdrop for their wedding photos. Wow!