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School Supplies That Weren't On The List When We Were Kids
Hand sanitizer isn't just handy to have in an office full of sneezy coworkers. It's also on all of the school supply lists now, and so is the Kleenex. Should these really be school supplies? What else wasn't on our lists growing up.
The Wackiest Pumpkin Spice Products You're About to Love
Once the lattes hit, the pumpkin spice floodgates will be open and there will be no holding back the pumpkin spice almonds, chips, and beard oil. Some of these seasonal products we may love more than others.
If You Feel Relaxed Today, Thank a 4th Grader
An 11-year old boy thought we could all use a little more time to relax, so he made August 15th a national holiday to do just that. And we've got the 5 best ways to relax in East Texas.
How To Pick a Great Fantasy Football Team Name
The NFL season starts on September 5th, and now is the time for fantasy football drafts and rosters to be set. If you're still trying to settle on a witty team name some options might be things like, "Hide and Zeke," or "Pete Carrol's Gum."
Tiny Houses in East Texas Have a Big Environmental Impact
It makes sense that those who own tiny homes use less energy, but just how much less is pretty amazing. If you could slash your bills in half, would you move to a tiny home?
Your Equifax Settlement Options Just Changed
The response to the cash offer in the Equifax data breach settlement has been so overwhelming, that you can't get it any longer. You'll likely get more credit monitoring instead.
More East Texas Couples Are Opting for Micro Weddings
The days of expensive weddings might be numbered if couples in their late twenties and early thirties have anything to say about it. Micro weddings are a lot cheaper, and they're gaining popularity.
East Texas Now Has Its Own Version of Amarillo's Cadillac Ranch
Just a week after we posted "Tyler Needs One of These" asking East Texans to create a spray-painted car display similar to the one in Amarillo, we found one near Lindale!
Back-to-School Shopping Costs More Than a Car Payment
If you're feeling a financial pinch this month, blame the school supplies. It's fun to get new binders, erasable pens, and gadgets, but it sets most of us back more than $600 this month.
5 Secrets If You Want to Live to 100
Who is the oldest person in your family? My grandma is 99 now, and I'll spill some of her easy secrets to living a long life. And one New York woman just turned 107. Her regimen might be harder to achieve.
Save Your Relationship With a Netflix Contract
If you're fed up with your sig other watching the next episode in your favorite Netflix series without you, get him to ink his promise to behave. A Netflix contract might save your relationship.
An East Texas Hotel Chain is Removing Something From Bathrooms
Hotels around East Texas are about to feel more like home in one small way. Next time you check in, look around the bathroom and you'll notice a small difference.
Texas is Awesome, But Gets an F On One Thing
At one time, there were two species of a certain animal in Texas, but we're not known for being a state that supports this wildlife species anymore. Wanna help change our bad reputation?
Do Texans Want Halloween to Always Be on Saturday?
The petition that would permanently move Halloween to a Saturday is making the rounds, but would this be a good thing in Texas? You may disagree with the reasons behind the move.
Tyler Needs One of These
If you've ever been through Amarillo on I-40, you've seen Cadillac Ranch. If we had one of these in Tyler, would it be Cadillacs buried nose-first in the dirt, or should we do it with F-150s?
The Lion King Needs More Meerkats
The Lion King is still #1 after another huge weekend, but there is one thing wrong with the movie. Meerkats are funny, but they belong in pairs!
Celebrate the Moon Landing at Tyler Junior College
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and TJC will be celebrating with planetarium shows, a rocket-building class, and more.
Should Declawing Cats Be Illegal in Texas?
There's a growing movement to ban the practice of declawing cats, and I'm curious what you think. Oh, and wait until you see what has happened to my fancy leather recliner because I own cats with claws. It's not pretty!
5 Secrets That Will Save You Money on Back-to-School Shopping
Buying all of our school supplies at one store won't lead to the biggest savings. There are ways to score cheap markers and free pens and dramatically reduce the back-to-school bill, but we've got to know the tricks before we head out.
Whew! You Made It To the Cleanest Gas Station Restroom in Texas.
If ya gotta go, ya gotta go, and on your summer road trip, you might be really happy with the first restroom you come across. But it's a total score if it's neat and clean, and there's one convenience store pit stop that will be better than all the rest.