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National Fishing Day At Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center In Athens June 1st

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:16 +0000

To honor National Fishing and Boating Week, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will be marking the occasion by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under with free fishing for the whole family too on Saturday, June 1st.

Railroad Bridge Burns And Collapses As If It Were A Scene From A Hollywood Stunt Movie [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:19:12 +0000

For unknown reasons, a railroad trestle in Central Texas was destroyed by fire and collapses like dominoes and it was all caught on tape. Firefighters are not sure how the fire began, but was on scene within 20 minutes of receiving the call but because they were limited with their equipment due to the height [...]

Click It Or Ticket Campaign In Effect

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:48:37 +0000

It is the law in the State of Texas, if you are in a vehicle, no matter what seat you're in, you must wear a seat belt or face getting a ticket from law enforcement. Tyler police and other departments and agencies around the state are hyper focusing on seat belt violators and you could be stopped and fined for not complying.

Body Found in Burned Out Car in Smith County

Dave Goldman — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:57 +0000

Smith County Sheriff Investigators are awaiting autopsy results to determine the identification of a body discovered in a burned out vehicle in Northeast Smith County. Authorities were notified after fire officials responded to a car on fire on County Rd. 3101 also known as Barber Rd. near the Jackson Heights area. The body was discovered [...]

East Texas School Modifies Musical Performance After Being Accused of Violating First Amendment

Dave Goldman — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:33:05 +0000

The show will go on at E.J. Moss Elementary School in Lindale on Thursday night, but with modifications to the fifth grade musical program, “In God We Trust.” The Lindale School District recently received a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation claiming the program included speeches and songs that were unconstitutional and in violation of [...]

2013 Memorial Day Sales

Ashley Spence — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:18 +0000

Who doesn’t love a good sale once in a while? The weekend of Memorial Day always brings about the best of sales, making it the perfect time to go grab a few new things. Whether you’re looking for new furniture, clothes or entertainment options, Memorial Day is a great time to go shopping. With huge [...]

Pop Stars on Forbes' List of Most Powerful Women

Ashley Spence — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:42 +0000

Forbes released their list of the top 100 most powerful women in the world this week, and the women of pop culture did not disappoint! Check out the complete list here! Forbes’ list of the top 100 most powerful women in the world is filled with CEOs, politicians and successful businesswomen, but the pop scene [...]

How to Keep Mosquitoes Off You This Summer

Ashley Spence — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:06 +0000

Everyone loves to enjoy the great outdoors during the summer, but sometimes mosquitoes can just make being outside unbearable. Try these tips to keep them away from you and your family this year! Mosquitoes…what a pain, right? They seem to constantly be biting you while you are outside enjoying the nice weather and ruining those [...]

What to Do in Tyler This Memorial Day Weekend

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:40 +0000

There will be plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend in the East Texas area. There will too many pool parties and BBQs to count. Why not do something a little bit different this Memorial Day? Try one of these Memorial Day events. Want a little music? You could head to Stanley’s BBQ Friday for [...]

Tyler Farmer's Market is Back

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:36 +0000

The fresh fruits and vegetables straight from East Texas farmers at the Tyler Farmer’s Market are back! Your taste buds and belly will be happy to hear this news. Come out and support your local farmers and eat healthy. Straight from the farm foods are so very good for you. Supporting your local farmers does [...]

Eat at East Texas Restaurants Donating to Storm Victims of Moore, OK

Lucky Larry — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:11:06 +0000

When it comes to helping out neighbors, whether it be next door, in another community or state, East Texans are very generous and right now many East Texans are looking for ways to help the people of Moore, OK recover after Monday’s devastating EF5 tornado that caused catastrophic damage throughout their city. The things that [...]

East Texas Restaurant Worker Struck and Killed by Lightning

Dave Goldman — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:54:04 +0000

A Lufkin woman who was standing outside the IHOP she worked at holding an umbrella during a storm has died after being hit by lightning. Lufkin police say the lightning strike happened Tuesday night. The victim, 32-year-old Meshell Foxworth died Tuesday night at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Lt. Ronny LaRue says medical personnel [...]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Texas [UPDATED 7:12 p.m.]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:33 +0000

7:14 P.M. UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended its severe thunderstorm warning for Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Rusk and Smith Counties until 8:15 p.m. tonight. 6:23 P.M. UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Smith and Cherokee Counties until 7 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Gregg, Harrison, Nacogdoches, [...]

Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Was More Powerful than an Atomic Bomb

Dave Goldman — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:09 +0000

A number of meteorologists contacted by the Associated Press have determined the energy produced by Monday’s massive killer tornado dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima. Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. That killed some 24 people. Meteorologists used real time measurements to [...]

The 5 Best Places to People-Watch in Tyler

Ashley Spence — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:17 +0000

Everyone does it, but where are the best spots in Tyler? When you’re looking for the most fascinating people in town and hoping to observe some strange behaviors, you need to stake out the best people-watching places in Tyler. The first thing to consider when deciding where to people-watch is what kind of observations you [...]

Tornado Safety Tips

Ashley Spence — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:32:33 +0000

The tornado season for 2013 has begun, and it is important for you and your family to know how to stay safe in case of a tornado. The key to staying safe in a tornado is being prepared and having an emergency plan established. One must know when and where to shelter in the case [...]

Donations Sites in East Texas to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:04 +0000

Many families in Oklahoma were left with absolutely nothing after Monday's devastating tornado. It's times like this when we come together as one and help our neighbors in need. Here's a list of locations accepting all kinds of donations here in East Texas. We will continue to update you as we hear of more, and if you know of any donation locations, let us know!

Best Graduation Gift Ideas for 2013

Ashley Spence — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:41 +0000

Are you stumped on what to buy all those graduates in your life this year? It may seem like there are a million gift ideas out there, but none are just right for the graduates you know. Reading the graduates’ personalities can really lead you to finding the perfect gift, so try these out if [...]

Veteran Reporter Has Emotional Breakdown While Covering Oklahoma Tornado

Donald Deane — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:56 +0000

Dozens of people including children were killed after a massive tornado tore a swath of destruction through an area outside Oklahoma City yesterday. In fact, it was such a terrible scene that local KFOR reporter Lance West broke down while reporting the news. The Emmy-winning newsman was on the scene reporting on how children were [...]

5 Things I Miss About Tyler While Away at College

Ashley Spence — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:53 +0000

East Texas is one of the most unique regions I’ve ever been to, it’s almost indescribable to those who have never been. While being away at college, I realized exactly how much there is to love about the region, and exactly how much I missed about home. Here are the top five things I missed [...]