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Top of the Boot Music Festival: Win VIP Passes
Top of the Boot Music Festival: Win VIP Passes
You could win VIP passes to the Top of the Boot Music Festival in Natchitoches, Louisiana, October 16–17. The two-night country music festival features Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Flatland Cavalry, Ian Munsick, Rodney Atkins and more, with music running from 4–11 p.m. both nig...
If East Texas Towns Had Their Own Exit Signs
If East Texas Towns Had Their Own Exit Signs
As you drive down the highway in Texas, it's amazing some of the signs you will see. Some of them are funny; others are just the quick truth. I was contemplating at work recently, if East Texas towns were highway exit signs, what would they say to give a quick snapshot as far as what to expect in the town...
These East Texas Towns Might Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
These East Texas Towns Might Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
It is officially spooky season here in East Texas. We know that for sure because whenever you go to the store there are Halloween decorations everywhere, that also means lots of Halloween candy which is not such a bad thing. But since it’s spooky season, I wanted to get into some of the nonsense and come up with rankings for which East Texas towns most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse. L... R
Why Every Texan Should Visit the Blue Bell Factory
Why Every Texan Should Visit the Blue Bell Factory
There are certain brands that are iconic here in Texas, and one of those must be Blue Bell Ice Cream. When you compare Blue Bell to other ice cream, there are not many that are even in the same category; their ice cream just tastes better. And recently I was able to make a stop at the Blue Bell factory in Brenham, Texas, and it’s an experience that every Texan should have. You...
These East Texas Reality Shows Need to Happen
These East Texas Reality Shows Need to Happen
Sometimes it feels like living in East Texas is almost like being on a television show. There are so many good and questionable things that could get millions of viewers to tune in from all over the world. It’s a special place to live and let's be honest sometimes it feels like these television producers are all out of ideas, so I thought I would help with coming up with a list of ideas that could
Gresham Coffee Shop Big Shot Is Closing This Month
Gresham Coffee Shop Big Shot Is Closing This Month
In East Texas we love to support local, but we are hearing about another locally owned business that will be shutting their doors later this month. It’s an awesome little coffee shop that is located not too far from my house, so I am extra bummed about this announcement. But ...
Jacksonville ISD Approves New Weapons Detection Systems
Jacksonville ISD Approves New Weapons Detection Systems
While Texans might not always agree on everything, the safety of kids, especially at school is very important. Which is why I think everyone in East Texas will agree that it’s a good thing that Jacksonville ISD has now approved purchasing a weapon detection system. A...

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