Before you run to the nearest chain restaurant, consider eating somewhere that your neighbor just might own. These ten local restaurants are waiting for you to fall in love with. Variety of styles in taste, cost, and environment are sure to please all coming for dinner.
The City of Rusk will be hosting their annual National night tomorrow (October 2nd) and residents throughout Rusk will be out in their very own neighborhoods getting to know who lives next door and down the street from them as they participate in National Night Out to show support against crime. Neighborhood associations are coordinating their events with local authorities for this 29th annual event. The national event was held this past August, but here in Texas we do things a little differently, because it is so hot in August, Texas holds its night out event in October.
We all know what Fall brings to East Texas, somewhat cooler temps, football and Tyler's annual Festival on the Square. This year's show is set for Saturday, October 13 on downtown Tyler's brick streets. And once again The Heart O' Tyler has secured four great bands for fans of all ages to enjoy. Kicking things off this year will be The Bigsbys, followed by Jon Wolfe, Charlie Robison, and your headliner East Texas' own Whiskey Myers.
September 28, 2012 We have just over one month until the 2012 Presidential Election. As American's, it's our duty to vote for the person we want to see run our country. For those of you who aren't registered and may not know how, here are two different ways you can do so.
No one is immune from scams, not even the our current troops and military veterans. We’re learned that scammers don’t have a scrupulous bone in their body, so I don’t suppose we should be surprised that they don’t even spare the folks that we’re supposed to hold in the highest esteem
East Texas own JB and the Moonshine Band are back to headline the big Friday night concert this year (9/28) at the East Texas State Fair. This marks the second straight year the Tyler natives have done so, so what a great reason for an update on the Moonshine Band. Here's a recap of the twelve months since last year's fair.
Tyler is located quite a ways from Egypt, but for one night, the spirit of Egypt will be at the Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler thanks to the Discovery Science Place Foundation where a camel will be a part of the welcoming committee for this one night gala entitled "A Night at the Museum: Splendor of the Sphinx" along with a talking sphinx, mummy and a sarcophagus.
The Tyler Fire Department is once again offering smoke alarm installations within the City of Tyler for residents who meet certain criteria.
Okay, admit it. If it weren't for Facebook, you would have lost touch with just about everyone you went to college with. Thank you Mark Zuckerberg for making sure we don't lose touch, and for giving us the chance to continue to "Like" each other.
Social media keeps us all together on a daily basis, but Tyler Junior College Alumni will actually have the chance the shake hands and high five, and have some real live, face-to-face interaction Tuesday.
September 21, 2012 It's almost October, which means Halloween is just around the corner. For some of us, we're looking forward to the candy and dressing up for a good time. For others, you're looking forward to the scary stuff that makes you pee yourself. Well, for those who are willing enough, here is a list of the best haunted houses around these parts.
It can’t be easy carving a face into a corn field. How in the world do they do that? Walking through the maze, you probably can’t tell all the paths are making a face or that you’re walking through an eyeball, but from the air it looks pretty cool.
September 20, 2012 Fall is officially here, which means that fall events are in full swing! There are a lot of things going on around East Texas this weekend. You've got the fair where you can go have a blast and eat a ton of unhealthy, fried, amazing food, or you can go visit the ArtWalk in Downtown Tyler! There's something for everyone.
