Howdy! I'm a native Texan who has been blessed to call East Texas home since 1990. I have been married to a wonderful woman for 26 years and we have 3 children. In addition to hosting the Merrell in the Morning Show, I'm also the public address announcer for SFA football and basketball games (Axe 'em, Jacks!). I also do the play by play for Nacogdoches Dragon Football. I love God, and I'm especially fond of fajitas, brisket, and The Princess Bride.
Danny Merrell
Texas Lottery Confirms Two New Millionaires Already in 2025
We are just a few days into the new year, but the Texas Lottery website is confirming two winning tickets, each worth at least $1 million.
Tornado Threat and Then Frigid Cold Moving Into East Texas
There's been a lot of talk about the upcoming Polar blast moving our way, but first, severe weather with possible tornadoes will push through East Texas.
Lake O.H. Ivie Produces First 13 Pound Lunker of the Season
Thirteen was a lucky number for an angler fishing on Lake O.H. Ivie. He reeled in the first Share Lunker of the season, weighing 13.13 pounds
BBB Warns Texans of Public Utility Scams Ahead of Cold Snap
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be wary of scammers posing as public utility bill collectors
Texas Parks & Wildlife Names Alan Cain Wildlife Division Director
Alan Cain has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Wildlife Division director.
Bomb, guns, drugs found during stop by Nacogdoches Deputies
Three Etoile residents were arrested after a traffic stop by Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office deputies turned up firearms, a homemade bomb, and illegal drugs.
Rare PDS Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of East Texas, Louisiana
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of East Texas and Louisiana
Deadly Tornado Outbreak Possible For East Texas, Watch Issued
The Storm Prediction Center is warning residents of East Texas and Louisiana of a tornado outbreak today. Several intense and long-track tornadoes are possible
Dangerous Tornado Threat Returns to East Texas on Saturday
For the third time in less than a week, East Texas is in danger of severe storms. Intense tornadoes are also a possibility
East Texas in The Bull’s-Eye of Thursday’s Tornado Threat
The Storm Prediction Center is preparing residents of East Texas for severe storms on Thursday, some of which could drop hail and tornadoes.