Mitchell Layton, Getty Images Josh Hamilton’s Four Home Run Bat Heads to Cooperstown
Last week Josh Hamilton became the 16th player ever to hit four home runs in a single game, securing himself a place in the history books — as if he hadn’t done enough already. Now, the bat he used that night in Baltimore is headed to Cooperstown to forever live in the Hall of Fame. It broke last night in the Rangers’ 13-6 win over the Angels, so now it can officially be retired to the Hall.
mxgirl85, Flickr Will The Rain Dampen Your Weekend Activites? Komen, Alleyfest Update
There is a ton of stuff going on in East Texas this weekend. Unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn’t seem to care.
taasports.org Water Sports Event Coming to Lake Palestine for Children with Disabilities
There is a really cool event coming to Lake Palestine on Saturday, July 7. It’s called an “Adaptive Aquafest” and is for children and adults with disabilities to experience water skiing! If you are not the parent of, or personally know anyone with a disability, then you may have never thought about the fact that they can’t experience water sports like the rest of us.
Otto Greule Jr, Flickr/Keith Allison, Flickr Two East Texans Pitching Against Each Other Tonight
A pretty cool event is taking place tonight in Major League Baseball. Maybe it’s not a huge deal to most of the rest of the sports world, but for us here in East Texas, it is! Two East Texans will face each other on the mound tonight. Josh Tomlin from Whitehouse and Philip Humber from Carthage will face off as Tomlin’s Cleveland Indians and Humber’s Chicago White Sox meet at 7:10 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
jdv, Flickr Pickups to be Targeted During ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign
There’s no doubt East Texans have a love affair with their pickups. In fact, one in four registered vehicles in the state of Texas are pickups. The sad news is, in a 2011 study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute, only 80 percent of pickup truck drivers buckle up. This is compared to 90 percent of regular seat-belt users in all other types of vehicles.
Twitter College Student Goes Viral for Picture of Herself With President Obama
Madalyn Starkey was in a college bar in Boulder, Colo., when President Barack Obama strolled through. Needless to say, she was shocked! She had a friend snap the now famous picture and she posted it to her Twitter.
Jason Pier in DC, Flickr Komen Tyler Events Coming Up Surrounding ‘Race for the Cure’
The 2012 Komen Tyler Race for the Cure is set for Saturday, May 12th at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. Registration is going on now! Just visit komentyler.org and fill out your entry on-line! Komen Tyler Executive Director, Jennifer Watkins, stopped by the radio station yesterday and asked us to help get the word out about some other events surrounding Race for the Cure.
Youtube Couple Steals Foul Ball From a Little Kid at Texas Rangers Game [VIDEO]
You’ve got to see this video that’s making the rounds today from last nights (4/25) Texas Rangers game. The Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland pitches a ball up into the stands towards a little kid and a guy sitting next to him steals the ball out of mid air. The little boy proceeds to start crying as the guy and his wife or girlfriend begins showing off the souvenir and taking pictures holding the ball.
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez to Retire From Baseball Today
One of the best catchers in baseball history, and certainly Rangers history, will hang up his glove for good today. Pudge Rodriguez will officially announce his retirement after 21 years in the league. The best part – he’ll do it where it all began – in Texas.
Youtube Little Boy Shocks Guitar Store Owner With His Amazing Voice [VIDEO]
Check out this unbelievable video that just hit the web today. This kid is going to be an overnight superstar by this time tomorrow. Remember — you saw it here first. Apparently his name is Brendan MacFarlane, but not sure how old he is.
Klara Kim, Flickr Sell Your Stuff at The Townsquare Media Garage Sale!
Need some extra cash? Trying to plan your summer vacation, but you’re low on funds? We’ve got an event coming up that can help you earn some extra cash – and clean out your garage at the same time!
MrSchuReads, Flickr Need a Job? Become a Digital Seller for Townsquare Media
Looking for a job? We may have just the position for you!
Is Fracking to Blame for the Earthquakes in East Texas? [POLL] May 17, 2012
[BREAKING] Another Earthquake Confirmed in East Texas This Morning May 17, 2012
Outrage? Verizon Wireless Killing Unlimited Data Plans [POLL] May 16, 2012
Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home May 15, 2012
Swamp People's Mitchell Guist — His Incredible TV Moments [VIDEOS] May 14, 2012
- Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More May 17, 2012
- Dolly Parton Reflects on the Passing of 'Wonderful Singer' Donna Summer May 17, 2012
- Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education May 17, 2012
- Win a Pair of Justin Boots Autographed by Stoney LaRue May 17, 2012
- Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco May 17, 2012
- Edens Edge Reveal Track Listing for Self-Titled Debut Album May 17, 2012
- Rascal Flatts' 'Changed' Goes Gold May 17, 2012
