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
Lufkin First Responders Rescue German Shepherd Stuck Under Truck
City of Lufkin Police, Fire and Animal Control combined forces to rescue a German Shepherd that was trapped under a pick up truck
East Texas Teenager Passes Away in Auto Accident
The one-vehicle accident occurred Friday night near Pineland.
East Texas Woman Shot While Delivering Newspapers Friday Morning
A 34-year-old East Texas woman was shot Friday morning while delivering newspapers
Drugs Laced With Deadly Chemical Circulating Through Polk County
One person is dead and several others are in critical condition due to these chemically-laced drugs according to the Polk County Sheriff's Dept.
Texas Woman Sets Bible on Fire, Causes $150K in Damages to Duplex
The woman was arrested after the backyard Bible fire spread to her house.
TPWD Inviting Public Comment on Proposed Hunting Changes
Some of these proposed changes are specific to counties in Deep East Texas.
A Tribute to the Linemen Diligently Working to Return our Power
Here's my personal experience with the heroes that are working hours and hours to get our power back on
Amber Alert – 3 Missing Children, Suspect May be in East Texas
Officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Office are searching for a suspect and 3 children who were taken from their residence in North Zulch
Will East Texas Have a White Valentines?
Nearly a month ago, much of Deep East Texas was under a blanket of snow. A major snow event dumped anywhere from an inch to 8 inches of the white stuff in the Pineywoods.
Is round two on the way, just in time for Valentine's?
The answer is...
Is round two on the way, just in time for Valentine's?
The answer is...
East Texas Lakes Produce Two More Legacy Class Lunkers
Two more East Texas anglers each reeled in a bass weighing more than 13 pounds.
State Fair of Texas Announces Texas-Themed Cookies Contest
Several virtual creative arts contests will be held this year for the State Fair of Texas
Pediatrician Taken Hostage, Murdered in Doctor’s Office in Austin
Austin, Texas Police report that two doctors lost their lives in an apparent murder-suicide at a pediatrician's office