Don is an East Texas native with a history of sneaking into radio stations and going on the air in order to impersonate himself. Seriously, his career began in 1994 and since then he has been behind the microphone on just about every format they make. In his free time he enjoys the challenge of aviation as a private pilot and traveling to areas where the mountains are near to the ocean. Don along with his wife, dog, cat and cache of high caliber firearms live just south of Tyler in an underground bunker with armed guards and really high speed internet.
Don Jones
69-Year-Old George Lucas is a Father for the Fourth Time
Star Wars creator George Lucas is a father again. He's got two daughters ages 25 and 32 and a 20-year-old son. Lucas and his wife Mellody have named their new daughter Everest Hobson Lucas. Once again, "I Am Your Father," in multiple languages .
International Lefthanders Day
Today was International Lefthanders Day! It was first celebrated in 1976. Only about 10 percent of people are left handed. Here's a video about how they do it left handed in England.
Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Bunnies
Glow in the dark rabbits? Researchers in Hawaii and Turkey used jelly fish proteins to give rabbits a glow in the dark attribute. So does that mean kids can now Easter egg hunt at night?
‘Bigfoot Wars’ Movie to Start Filming in East Texas [VIDEO]
A movie starring C. Thomas Howell and Judd Nelson called Bigfoot Wars is being filmed in Mineola and surrounding areas. According to a story on KLTV.com, "Filmmakers say Mineola was chosen for its homespun small town charm."
Happy Vinyl Record Day!
Today is Vinyl Record Day. They probably date back to at least 1877 with Thomas Edison and gang inventing the phonograph and such. They are warm and sound big and hi-fi. The idea is to preserve the records, jackets and whatever accessories that came with them as a sort of time capsule.
If You Can Stay Up Late Tonight Go Outside And Watch The Perseid Meteor Shower!
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend. According to EarthSky.org the best viewing should be tonight (Sun 8/11) around midnight and before dawn but also Monday and possibly Tuesday as well. My understanding is that before sunrise is a pretty good time too.
Here’s a Little Laugh for Your Weekend: Mitch Hedburg on David Letterman [VIDEO]
Mitch Hedburg is one of my favorite people ever, and this appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman is just another reason why. Enjoy!
Do You Have A Bucket List? Here’s a Kickstart [VIDEO]
I'm a big fan of bucket lists. I have one and Sweet Cheeks has one. We each know what's on the other's list. If you have trouble coming up with things for yours, here's a video to get you started. Remember, they don't have to be epic.
Yet Another Thing To Do On The Water! Flyboarding?
It's HOT! It is a great time to be in the water. There are a lot of options there like, boating, skiing, tubing or jet skiing. What about Flyboarding? Take a look at the video:
I’m All Geekin’ Out About the Upcoming Disney Movie ‘Planes’ [VIDEO]
Yes, I know that the Disney movie 'Planes' is a "cartoon." But I bet you've seen 'Cars.' So, what's the difference? Not much. I've seen some behind the scenes on the animated Disney flick and it appears that it will be pretty cool. Take a peek here:
Lone Star Gun Shows Comes to Harvey Hall in Tyler This Weekend — Here’s a Primer
I grew up shooting all kinds of firearms. As an adult I seem to enjoy handgun target shooting the most and only as a hobby. Lone Star Gun Shows comes to Harvey Hall in Tyler this weekend.
Oh Geez! Oscar-Winning Movie ‘Fargo’ Will Be Made Into a TV Series
Remember the Coen brothers movie Fargo from 1996? According to The Verge.com there will be a TV series based on the movie next spring with the cast to include Billy Bob Thornton.