Lubbock ISD just learned that employee personal information got exposed through a software vendor back in August. Seven weeks later, and answers are still coming in.
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...
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...
You may know FD's, Javi's, Twelve, III Palms and Villaggio del Vino, but did you know they're all connected? Here's the story behind award-winning Mandoline Hospitality and its Tyler restaurant family.
From an air show and live music to fall festivals, haunted houses, charity events and farmers' markets, there's plenty happening across East Texas this weekend.
Coffee is a big deal for many of you. There are a ton of options to pick up a cup on the way to work. Rumors are swirling that a new coffee option is coming to Lindale next year.
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.
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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.
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Texas is investigating Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in children's underwear. Here's what parents need to know right now.
We are greeted by Big Tex every year as we walk into the State Fair of Texas. What you may not know is that he got his start as a Santa greeting folks in Kerens.
One soggy tater tot left me convinced I had cracked a tooth or lost a filling. The X-rays said otherwise, and I learned there’s another surprisingly painful possibility.
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
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 ...
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.
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A 650-acre property on Lake Palestine near Tyler has been secured for a future Texas state park, with plans for trails, camping, day use and lake access.