Remember to Remember Our Heroes This Memorial Day
A reminder to remember this weekend. If you've lost a loved one who has sacrificed his or her life for our nation, I want you to know we are thinking of you.
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How Exactly Did Texas Get the Best Name of All the States? It Began in ETX
Well, believe it or not--it all started right here in EAST Texas. Here's how we ended up with the "Texas" name we love dearly today.
Texas Man Travels To All 50 States In 5 Days, Breaks Record
A Texas man and two friends break a world record by traveling to all 50 states in 5 days.
Remember to Remember Our Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend
A reminder to remember this weekend. If you've lost a loved one who has sacrificed his or her life for our nation, I want you to know we are thinking of you.
TX House Gives Preliminary OK to Tyler Rep. Matt Schaefer’s Handgun Bill
Not all conservatives are comfortable with the "Constitutional Carry" idea. Even Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has expressed concern.
Don’t Take This Right For Granted–Please Vote. We Need You.
Over centuries, in many cultures, people sacrificed much to pave the way for our voices to matter. We can't take this right and privilege for granted.
East Texans: Remember Our Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend
A reminder to remember this weekend. If you've lost a loved one who has sacrificed his or her life for our nation, I want you to know we are thinking of you.
16 Years Ago A Large Chunk of the U.S. Went Dark
The blackout had a wide impact in the U.S. including shutting down 21 power plants, disrupting cell phone service, and affecting operations at hospitals, airports, and local governments.
Former President George H.W. Bush Has Died
Former President George H.W. Bush has died. He was 94 years old.
The End of (Breakfast) Times...
OK maybe I'm exaggerating, but I bet to some - such as myself - this is not a great way to start a year.
Bacon prices are on the rise as bacon reserves (yes, we have reserves for our treasures) are at the lowest levels in over 50 years...
This is the Poorest Town in Texas
Every state has cities where the money seems to flow more easily than others, and the spot in Texas that has the most trouble getting on its financial feet is in the southern tip, near McAllen and Brownsville.
In other words, there IS opportunity in Tyler and Longview. We're not the richest cities in Texas, but not the poorest either.
Texas Bison Are Unique
The bald eagle has been the only national symbol for the past 234 years, but there's a push right now for bison to be recognized too. Bison may not be top-of-mind here, but Texas has hundreds of them.
Besides zoos, where do we find them?