memorial day

The event is free and open to the public. Although as we gather together in grateful remembrance, we will remember that freedom itself is never free.

Gas prices may be up, but cheaper hotels across Texas might cancel out that extra expense. If you're hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, enjoy this good news.

For the most part, you probably know the difference between the days, but there are a select few who do not. This quick video explains the difference perfectly.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and its time to unofficially welcome summer, however this particular weekend is often a deadly one on the highways due to drunk drivers.

Remember that the true meaning of the holiday is more than burgers, beer, chips, and guacamole.

When the campsite is free, we can spend more on food, beverages, and gear.  With Memorial Day Weekend and summer coming up, now is the time to think about where you want to pitch that tent, so we've compiled a list of free campsites around East Texas.

Thanks to the passing of a state law, Memorial Day weekend could be filled with "ohhh's" and "ahhh's".

This Monday (May 30th) marks the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day in the United States.

I just don't get camping.  I don't understand why anyone in their right mind would choose to sleep outside with bugs and critters, when there's a perfectly good bed and a hot shower at home. Do you love it?  Excellent!  I'd love to learn from you about why it's so awesome, and offer up a few suggestions for places around Texas to help you fuel your love for camping this weekend.

City of Tyler offices will observe the following holiday schedule on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

We'll see lots of American flags on display this Memorial Day Weekend, and there are right ways and wrong ways to do it. Do you know the difference?

Because we were all just thinking it's WAY too much work to make an actual S'more, the cookie geniuses at Oreo are putting together something yummy to help us. Just in time for a Memorial Day Weekend barbecue!  But if we wait too long to jump on this greatness we'll miss out.