Amy Austin
Give The Gift Of Cinema This Christmas – Top Ten
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It seems that there is always somebody on our Christmas list that is hard to buy for! Well this year, don't sweat it – Choose from these great movie collections. It's sure to please even the most “hard to buy for” person on your list.
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‘Gift Of The Month Clubs’ – Amy’s Top Ten
“Gift of The Month” Clubs – The gifts that keep giving! But these aren't just any ole “Gift of The Month” Clubs, these are unique. From Ties to Beer to Teddy Bears of the month, there's something for everybody.
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Tissue Alert: Beagles See Sun and Grass for the First Time After a Life in a Laboratory
Seventy two adorable beagles between the ages of 4 and 7 were no longer needed for the laboratory testing at a California University. A rescue group, Animal Rescue Media Education (ARME) came to rehabilitate these canines. ARME spokes person told NBC that these dogs had lived in a cage all of their lives and had never seen grass nor sunlight. Get a tissue ready and watch this video of how resil
Boil Water Notification
BOIL WATER NOTIFICATION – From The Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation.
McAllen Student Refuses to Recite the Mexican Pledge [VIDEO]
I came across a very interesting story and I knew that you guys would help me “sort it out.” Educating students about a foreign culture, a teacher in McAllen, TX required students in her Spanish class to memorize and individually recite the Mexican national anthem and pledge of allegiance — but one student objected, catching the attention of the school district.
Top Thanksgiving Traditions – Our Top Five
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. What could be better then eating all day and watching football? Not much! This got me to thinking about when the tradition of football, parades, eating turkey and dressing became apart of Thanksgiving
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Panda Cuteness By The Dozen [VIDEO]
Is there anything more precious then Panda Bears? Well, baby Pandas of course! On CBS Nightly News last night I just happened to catch this footage and thought I would share this “cuteness” with you.
McDonald’s Top 5 ‘McMisses’
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Americans have loved the “Golden Arches” since the '50's when Ray Kroc opened the first franchise McDonald's restaurant in Des Plaines back in 1955. First day's revenues-$366.12! Heck, I can remember what a treat it was just to go to McDonald's when I was kid. There's just something about t
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Christmas Parades In East Texas
East Texas communities are getting into the holiday spirit, hosting their annual Christmas parades. You know it’s Christmas when it’s time for the parades! Who doesn’t love a great Christmas parade?
East Texas Students Supporting Our Troops
Some East Students are showing their support for our troops. Students from Hubbard Middle School, Bullard High School and Brook Hill School are collecting items for care packages that we be sent to our troops the first week of December.
Best Food Staples in Tyler and Longview – Our Top 5
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East Texas is blessed to have some of the best family owned restaurants. Most of these family-run restaurants have been around as long as I have. These days it's refreshing to eat at a place that is lovingly built from families that care about serving the customer.
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Dine At Jalapeno Tree Today & Support Our Red Cross
Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 4th) Jalapeno Tree restaurants in East Texas will be donating 10% of all total proceeds to the local American Red Cross. This is a great opportunity to get some Crazy Good Mexican Food while helping out neighbors in need. See if the Jalapeno Tree in our town is participating after the jump.