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5 Random and Fun Facts About Athens
About 1 in 4 people in Athens, TX live alone, and over half of Athens residents have ancestry that classifies as "other." There is much to know about the lovely town of Athens, and some of these fun facts may surprise you.
The Restaurant Chain that Skipped Over Tyler but Needs to be Here
If you're from the Midwest, you probably grew up on those tasty little bread pockets called Runzas, but to get one now you would have to drive all the way to Colorado or Nebraska.
East Texas High School Football Schedule for Week 6
This just in...Carthage is good. After a big win over Gilmer last week, the Bulldogs have one more non-district game before launching into district play next week on the quest to defend the state title. And the Longview Lobos take a #6 ranking into an important game at home against Wylie East.
7 Texas Area Codes Will Be Impacted By a Change in October
A change that the FCC approved last year will bring a change to dialing in several Texas area codes starting in October, and although it won't interrupt most of our dialing routines, you might want to let your Grandma in Waco know what's up.
Texas May Miss Out on Its Fall Foliage Peak
Texas trees are well-known procrastinators, so we have plenty of time before the autumn leaves reach their peak in early November. We have to ask though; do the leaves here actually turn orange and brown, or do they simply turn a lighter shade of green and fall off?
Your Mail Is Going to Slow Down Dramatically Starting October 1
If it takes three days for a letter to reach your mailbox now, starting on October 1 it may take five days for the same letter to get where it's going. The Treasure Valley is in an area that will be the most negatively impacted by the new slowdowns. Great!
The Most Popular Baby Names in Texas Have Lots of Vowels
Girl names that end in A sound great when you sing them, and they're amazingly popular in Texas. And if you're having a boy, start the name with an E and he will be surrounded by lots of alphabetical friends in the lunch line.
East Texas High School Football Schedule for Week 5
The Carthage Bulldogs are the defending state champs, and Gilmer was the team they beat to win the title. The rematch is set for Friday and Gilmer will be looking for revenge. This will be huge for both teams.
A Sign of Fall — Hayrides and Pumpkins This Weekend in Tyler
While you're out shopping for fall additions to your landscape this weekend, you'll be able to paint a pumpkin and hop on a hayride too. And food trucks will be there!
A Sneak Peak at This Year’s Hottest Christmas Gifts
We've barely digested the pumpkin spice, and now they want us to think about Christmas shopping? Really. But getting a jump now will help ensure the hottest gifts won't sell out on you.
Incredibly Fun Ways to Spend 10k in Tyler in One Day
If you had to spend $10-thousand dollars in Tyler in a 24-hour period without putting it toward big purchase items like houses and cars, how would you do it? Get the flat cart ready for your Sam's Club trip and load up!
After a Cancellation Last Year, a Popular Longview Event Returns In Person
After a virtual walk last year, Longview organizers are planning to host it in person next month, but if you'd rather walk your own route through your neighborhood you can do that too.