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Take Your Little Princess for Some Princess Pampering This Saturday in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:15:54 +0000

Growing up, every little girl dreams of being a princess. And sometimes they may even have the attitude of a princess too. Well this Saturday May 4th, you can drop off your little princess for some "Princess Pampering" and the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler.

8 Bands + 2 Stages + 1 Night = ETX Music CD Release Party

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:12:23 +0000

The ETX Music compilation cd release party is set for this Thursday. For a night of great music from eight of some of East Texas' greatest talents, fantastic food, and loads of fun, come out to Lago del Pino March 21st. Don't miss out on a show case of some of the best music around these parts.

Best Places to Buy Prom Dresses in Tyler + East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:30:54 +0000

Aside from homecoming, prom is usually the biggest event of the school year. You get to dress up, get all pretty, grab a date, and have a memory filled night with your friends. But it isn’t the venue or your date that is the most important part of prom – it’s the dress. So we [...]

The Best Golf Courses in Tyler + Longview to Try Out

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Golfing has been a great pass time for for many years. For sport, fun, business, or relaxation, playing golf is an important part of our East Texas society. If you are new to the game, or looking for a new course to hit, where do you go around here? Well, there are a lot of places to try out.

What to Do on a Rainy Day in Tyler, Texas

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:04:43 +0000

The past few days here in the East Texas area have been quite gloomy and soaking wet. But, don’t let the weather get you down. There is still plenty to do around town. The city of Tyler has plenty to offer that will keep you entertained and out of the rain. Here is a quick [...]

Take Part in Heart Month with the ETMC Heart Health Fair on Tuesday

Amy Austin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:25:26 +0000

February is Heart Month and The East Texas Medical Center Cardiovascular Institute will hold a free heart health fair from 8 to 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12). The heart fair will be at the ETMC Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive, in Tyler.This is an excellent chance to receive free services to check your cholesterol and [...]

Animal Planet's 'Finding Bigfoot' Visits East Texas [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:37:01 +0000

Many people swear they've seen or heard Bigfoot. Most people don't pay much attention because they don't believe in it. A giant ape creature who kinda looks and acts like a human, that no one has ever been able to prove is even real, is hanging his hat in East Texas? Yeah, right. Well it seems that enough evidence has been found and the big dogs want in on the search.

Is This Really a Photo of an Alien in the Woods in Texas?

Donald Deane — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:30:17 +0000

Maybe we're just hypersensitive to this sort of thing, but it seems like UFO reports have been pouring in lately. After the possible appearance of UFOs in Google Street View and in the skies over San Francisco and Brooklyn, a man claims to have snapped a photographed of a "Grey" alien in the woods of Texas.

Flu Outbreak: Tips to Staying Healthy + Where You Can Get the Flu Shot

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:00:38 +0000

While it may be a brand new year and everyone is excited about a fresh start, there is something that comes along with this wintery weather that people don’t like: The flu. Doctors have said this is the worst outbreak of the flu in more than a decade, especially for babies and older folks. According [...]

The Greyhounds Playing Live Tonight at All-New Stanley's Famous BBQ

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:26:34 +0000

Need plans for your left over party animal energy from New Year’s? Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ is the perfect place to be. An all star band, a full bar, and BBQ are on top. Never been to Stanley’s? This will be the best night for your first visit. Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ has been a [...]

It's Cold in East Texas, But Not This Cold [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:32:22 +0000

Our Christmas became, almost in a matter of hours, a white Christmas. Out of no where we are dealing with low, low temperatures and snow sticking to the ground. For all of East Texas, this is quite a change from our 100 degree summers and mild winters. But, we have to keep in mind that we are not nearly close to how cold it can get.

East Texas Couple Dies Just Hours Apart After 67 Years of Marriage

Chase Colston — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:00:21 +0000

Ruby Belle Gist and husband William Jack Gist look to have had the ultimate love story: Married for 67 years, two kids, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. And their story might just show broken hearts definitely exist, because when Mrs. Gist died last week, her husband was close behind. According to the couple’s obituary, Mrs. [...]

A White Christmas — Reasons Why it May Be Better We May Not Have One [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:08:21 +0000

This Christmas will not be a white Christmas for East Texans. Some people may be sad for this. With all that comes with snow, this might be a blessing. Watch these hilarious videos to feel a little better about our 60 degree Christmas. Sure, the dream Christmas eve with snow outside and the fire place [...]

How Much Can You Trust a Restaurant? — The Gross Facts About Eating Out

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:29:35 +0000

We have all battled a little food poising at least once in our lives. That lunch date out with friends turn into an evening spent with the toilet. Never a pretty sight, is it? With getting sick from restaurant food so common place, why do we keep chancing it? I recently ate at one of [...]

Tyler's Art in the Park is Coming Soon and Needs Your Help

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:37:01 +0000

This year will be the Goodman Legrand Museum’s fourth annual Art in the Park. This year will be even bigger and better, but it can’t grow without you. Don’t know what is event is? Here is a little introduction, and how you can help. The Goodman LeGrand Museum is a historic home right here in [...]

Awesome + Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Tyler + East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:55:20 +0000

As we all know, Christmas isn't all about what you get, but what you give. It's about being grateful for what we have and being a blessing to others. A new trend in Christmas gifts is to give different experiences, something that you can do together. Not only that, but it's something they will remember forever. These gifts are extremely awesome and unique, and unlike what everyone else is getting for Christmas. Here are some awesome and unique Christmas ideas for East Texas.

Electronics Top Most Wish Lists

Jen Austin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:00:08 +0000

A new Nielsen survey says most kids age 6-12 want an iPad most of all this Christmas. Most adults would probably rather have that than a new sweater too.

The new Nintendo Wii U comes in second on most wish lists, and then the iPod Touch and iPad Mini.

The price range on those gifts is $199 for the iPod Mini, to $499 for the new iPad. There are reports that most households spend on average, between $500 and $700 on Christmas gifts. If you buy a couple of the hot electronics, you're already there!

Stores are getting ready to drop the ropes on the Christmas shopping season and let the crowds through tonight and tomorrow. We'll list some of the opening times to help you plan your strategy.

A Day of Celebration for the Fried Chicken Lover — Popeyes Opens Today in Tyler

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:43:04 +0000

If you are tired of driving to Longview to enjoy your favorite cajun style chicken from Popeyes, get excited. The chicken joint has come to Tyler. Are you ready? Though the lines will be long, the food will make it worth making the trip to the opening of the new Popeyes restaurant in town. There [...]

It's Official….East Texas is Getting a New Lake

Jen Austin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:12:15 +0000

How in the world does one build a brand new lake? East Texas is about to find out. And how did it get its name? The lake has been in the works since the 1970′s, according to a news release, and all of the stars have finally lined up so it can become a reality. [...]

The Coffin Shop — Tyler's Music Venue You've Been Missing Out On

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:31 +0000

There are only a handful of music venues venues in Tyler. Of these few places to hear live music and see local art, only one is like the Coffin Shop in downtown Tyler. So, what have you been missing out on? The Coffin Shop is Tyler’s little secret, hidden away in a courtyard right off [...]