East Texas News

As we did Sunday, we gathered and celebrated our fathers. However, my parents gave me a gift that I didn't ask for nor really wanted.

Six hundred locations around the globe are going to be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson this Thursday, including two places in East Texas. Take the kids! Anyone can be part of it.

Some of my happiest memories of him were when he would get out his guitar and play for us. Any moment at home could become a mini-concert. Happy times.

A Father's Day Story: Sometimes we find dads in unexpected places.

Southside Park will become more inclusive and fun for all of our kids--which are what parks should be all about. Well done, City of Tyler.

The very familiar family owned burger chain is no longer family owned.

I'm seeing a ton of zip lining pictures on social media right now, and that made me do a little digging to find the zip lining spots that Texans love the most. Feel free to add your favorites.

Thanks to a new school lunch program, parents will not have to worry about sending lunch money with their kids to school.

Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts has agreed to sell its flagship New Braunfels park and its Galveston park to Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

Have you spotted a gator on an East Texas lake? You're not alone.

Longview's 150th birthday is coming up in 2020, and they may celebrate with a "Walk of Stars." Longview High School graduate and Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey could be one of those honored.

Yes, this is that movie you've heard your significant other or family member rave about. Set to the music of ABBA, this musical is coming to the stage in Tyler.