December 8, 2011 Whoever said, "It's better to give than to receive," probably received a lot of ties, socks and awful Christmas sweaters over the years. Nobody really enjoys getting these kinds of gifts, but millions are sold every year. It'
Christmas is about caring for others, taking care of those in need and bringing smiles to children’s faces. As of right now that’s going to be a challenge to make one those things happen because a storage unit that housed all kinds of toys for East Texas foster children was broken into and the thieves made off with a variety of toys and electronics.
December 8, 2011 One of the all-time great Christmas movies has got to be "It's a Wonderful Life!" I watch it every Christmas, it's a tradition. You know that heartwarming moment at the end where George Bailey’s adorable daughter Zuzu tells her father that “every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings?"
It's a perfect ending and leaves you feeling that life is good!
When it comes to a Christmas tree, everyone has their personal reasons for decorating a real or artificial tree. So I’d like to know what tree you prefer. Vote in our poll after the jump.
December 7, 2011 I'm always praying for our military troops who are protecting us and fighting for our freedoms. This time of year, we should all thank them for the sacrifices they make everyday. It's always a joy when those who unselfishly serve this country, can be home with their families. After more than 214 days at sea, the crew of the HMS Ocean is headed back home just in time for Christmas! Boy are they in the Christmas spirit! Enjoy this creative and heart-warming video.
December 7, 2011 Many of us look for ways to reach out to needy and hurting children in an effort to make their Christmas season a little brighter. Choosing a trustworthy and reliable charity for your special Christmas project may seem overwhelming with so many organizations to choose from
Can there even be Christmas in Texas without Robert Earl Keen's "Merry Christmas From The Family?" I don't think so -- and since KNUE, Radio Texas Live and The Oil Palace realize this, we're teaming up to bring him to Tyler this Friday December 9th. You can keep listening to KNUE all week for your chance to win tickets or guarantee yours now by clicking here. And to get you ready for the show and Christmas here's the video for "Merry Christmas From The Family" -- see y'all Friday night!
You may have heard Big D and Bubba talking about this tree on-air. It's a pre-lit, pre-decorated tree that is up in literally seconds. Check out the video of the one they have in the studio.
Snow is in the forecast for this weekend for a portion of East Texas, it’ll be localized to Bergfeld Park in Tyler. So pull out your gloves and toboggan and get ready for Holiday In The Park! It’s the 6th year for Holiday in the Park and is presented by Tyler Parks and Recreation and will be happening on Friday and Saturday, December 9th and 10th.
December 5, 2011 It seems that there is always somebody on our Christmas list that is hard to buy for! Well this year, don't sweat it - Choose from these great movie collections. It's sure to please even the most "hard to buy for" person on your list.
Have you ever wondered why we have certain traditions to go along with Christmas? A lot of it has to do with our amazing country. We are a melting pot of different ancestral backgrounds and our immigrant forefathers brought their own spin on December 25th. Here are some interesting facts about Christmas.
There is one in every family. That one quirky cousin who marches to the beat of his own drum. Don't sweat worrying about what to get him. Just scroll down this awesome list for some great pointers.
