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Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Are Back in East Texas, With Chan
If you get some Sweethearts candies this Valentine's Day, appreciate the journey those things have been on. It hasn't been easy getting them back into stores, but after a one-year hiatus, they'll be back with two new flavors and a lot more blanks.
5 Things That Will Make You Bail On Your Workout
More than a third of people will cut a workout short if they forgot something. Others will quit early because they ate a waffle first and shouldn't have. It turns out, there are a whole host of reasons for not finishing strong at the gym.
Vulture Droppings Are Causing Big Problems on a Texas Radio Tower
A radio tower in Texas that belongs to Customs and Border Protection has become a perch for dozens of vultures, and their waste is getting all over everything. The agency wants your ideas about the best way to get rid of them.
The Key To Career Success in 2020
The hottest jobs in 2020 lean heavily on science and technology, but if that's not the career path you're on, there's still one thing you can do to guarantee success in your field.
2020 Dating Trends That Will Annoy You
It's the most romantic time of the year. Yay! The period between Christmas and Valentine's Day is peak dating season, but that can turn annoying in a hurry thanks to these goofy new trends.
Kids in Texas Are Not Safe, According to This
Texas is almost dead last in the nation for kids' health and safety, and we're in the bottom half overall on Wallethub's list of the Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. What are we doing wrong?
Texas Makes The Top Ten For Having The Worst Drivers in America
For six straight years, Texas has been in the top 10 worst driving states in the nation, and 2019 was no different. Last year marked the sixth time that Texas got its worst ranking for drunk driving, and we got low marks for speeding too. At least there were a couple of states that were worse.
Abbreviate 2020 and Risk Getting Scammed
If you sign a document with today's date, don't write 1-9-20 because that leaves room for scammers to get you. There's something about the 20 that could cause big problems this year.
5 Easy Ways to Flu-Proof Your House
With the kids back in school this week, you know the germs will be coming back to the house at some point. But there are at least five things we can do to ward off the flu before it gets a grip.
East Texas Needs This Restaurant
To get one of these wonderful little bread pockets right now, we have to drive all the way to Colorado or Nebraska. There are at least two obvious reasons why East Texas needs runzas!
20 Ways That Alexa Can Help You Get Organized
Alexa devices were hot gifts over the holidays, and as you're setting them up there are several things you might want to try to make life more organized. With Alexa's help, we'll never forget anything again.
Finally, A National Food Day That the Kids Will Love
Saturday is National Spaghetti Day, and aside from finding good deals at restaurants, it might be the perfect day to whip up a big plate of it at home. We've got the easiest recipe ever.
How to Save $5000 in 2020
To have $5000 in your bank account by the end of the year, it's a matter of putting aside a little bit every week and being disciplined about the process. This is the way to do it.
80s Trends Will Pop Up in Fashion and Music in 2020
Bold colors and prints are about to find their way out of 80s videos and back into mainstream fashion, and we'll hear more 80s influences in music next year too. There will be nothing subtle about 2020.
5 Foods That Will Bring Good Luck in 2020
If you love bacon, this will be a good reason to eat a lot more of it this week. Pork is one of the things to eat for good luck in the new year, plus a few other things that the kids might fight you for.
If Weight Loss Is a Goal for 2020, This Trick Will Help
If you're trying to lose weight, choosing the best diet plan can feel sort of like trying to drink from a fire hose. There are so many choices! But there is one trick that can work right alongside all of them, and it's your best chance at success.
Billions of Dollars Are Sitting on Unused Gift Cards
Gift cards were a hot gift this Christmas, and now that you've got 'em, get out there and spend 'em before you forget! You'd be surprised how many people leave that free money on the table.
Love It or Hate It, Today is the Day for Eggnog
Eggnog is an acquired taste, and I didn't get into it until after college, but my 8-year old already loves it (non-spiked of course). Love it or hate it, there is a reason why we should all drink a gallon of eggnog today.
I Witnessed a Lottery Winner Pay-It-Forward
Granted, the lottery win was small and the pay-it-forward deed was too, but everyone who saw it happen had a big smile on their face. Tis the season for generosity in East Texas.
Your Last Great Idea for Elf on the Shelf
Imagine that the kids come barreling down the stairs in the morning looking for their beloved Elf on the Shelf, and the elf has become trapped inside the TV screen. Here's how you can make it happen.