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Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend — Watch How to Do Them Right

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:21:42 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill over the holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity, but that doesn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame:

East Texas Honors Those Who Gave Their Lives

Lucky Larry — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:08:59 +0000

Driving through Chandler yesterday, I saw an awesome display honoring those military service men and women who have given their life to protect our freedoms that we enjoy today. The simple field of flags was an amazing site. Watching them fly in the wind as I sat at the signal light at Hwy. 31 and FM 315 was though provoking.

10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler. The establishment of Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for the men and [...]

Texas Marine Law Enforcement Encourages Life Jackets + Boating Safety Memorial Day Weekend

Chris Cobb — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:58:33 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and Texas law enforcement encourages taking a minute to make sure you are up-to-date on all boating laws to ensure your safety. Authorities say almost all tragedies could be avoided if boaters would take one simple step — wear a life jacket. Nationally, 84 percent of persons who [...]

Law Enforcement Cracking Down on DWIs in East Texas This Holiday Weekend

Lucky Larry — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off the beginning of summer and there will be many celebrations and parties throughout the weekend. Many of those parties will involve some form of alcohol and with that comes responsibility on your part. If you plan to drink at a party this weekend, designate a driver or risk going to jail and racking up numerous fines. Tyler police and agencies all across Smith County are stepping up enforcement of the Texas DWI laws.

Millions to Hit the Road for Memorial Day

Jen Austin — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:10:09 +0000

AAA says more than 34 million Americans will drive more than 50 miles from home over the three-day Memorial Day weekend. In Texas, 2.8 million people will hit the road. And you? My family plans to do something totally different .. .backyard camping! Many of my friends have been doing it lately with their kids [...]

Memorial Day in East Texas – What is Open and What is Closed?

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:02 +0000

As Memorial Day 2012 approaches, East Texans are looking for things to do that will help ease the pain at the pump, but will still allow for a fun weekend. Here’s a list of openings and closings on Memorial Day, as well as a list of fun things going on around East Texas. 7th Annual [...]

Memorial Day Tribute – Gone But Not Forgotten – Our Brave Heros

Marcie Pink — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:41:55 +0000

Top Five Things To Do In Tyler & Longview This Memorial Day

roddwayne — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:21:04 +0000

With gas prices at an all time high, more folks are staying closer to home here in Tyler and Longview this Memorial Day weekend. With that in mind, I have put together a few stay-cation ideas for you. Whether you have some lofty ideas or just want to get down and dirty this Memorial Day weekend, here are some places to go and things to do that will save you some time and some money since all these are in the East Texas area. You are sure to have some fun on your "Stay-Cation".

Memorial Day – Take Time to Remember

chrissturm — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:00:08 +0000

With Memorial Day upon us once again to mark the “official” start of summer, I began to contemplate what the historical significance of this day is and what it means to be an “American”. Bear with me here as I give my one sentence history lesson, but as I get older I have found myself [...]

10 Extreme BBQ Aprons for Memorial Day Weekend

Mix 93-1 — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:30:26 +0000

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we’ve compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who’s boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor