July 3, 2012 A pastor from Florida has a few rules, well actually the "Ten Commandments of Dating my Daughter." Pastor Doug Giles, author of the book "Rising Righteous and Rowdy Girls," has his own "redneck" way to deal with so-called suitors.
June 30, 2012 Hey guys! I know a lot of you are probably going to grill this Fourth of July! The Austin household is, too! I'm hankering for some juicy chicken and I thought I would share with you guys my husband's recipe for Beer Can Chicken. The great thing about this recipe is, well, beer of course, but you can use any kind of spices for the rub that you like. Spicy or sweet, it's up to you.
June 29, 2012 OK, it's HOT! Temperatures are at 100-plus degrees and everybody is "on edge," so to speak, and it's just the beginning of summer. To beat the heat we head out to the lake, swim in the pool, go to a water park, shop in an air-conditioned mall or -- my favorite -- make homemade ice cream!
In preparation for the Dam Fireworks show Saturday at Lake Tyler, the boat ramp at Lake Tyler Concession Park will be closed.
After reading more about the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Texas, I wish I was a kid again! It sounds like they’re learning some valuable life skills — even how to change a flat tire. That means 9-year olds who hang out at the Boys and Girls Club this summer, will come in handier in a pinch than most adults.
And one super cool new attraction for the Boys and Girls Club just opened!
June 14, 2012 Father's Day is just a few days away and most families like to treat dad to a good meal to show their appreciation. Some families like to go out to eat versus eating at home as a special treat. Tyler is filled with great restaurants that dad will love, and we picked out a variety of our favorites that dad will love this fathers day. This is such a variety, that surely one of these will fit dads taste.
Centene Corporation is coming to Tyler and is looking to hire 300-plus employees over the next few years, which is very good news for East Texans. With the economy still on the brink of recovery from the recession, this really comes at a great time for East Texans still looking for work.
Music has always had a way of connecting with people, and expressing emotions when words simply wont do. Sadly for 11-year-old Megan Ham, expressing emotion is something she has never been able to do. All of that changed when none other than Justin Bieber came into the picture.
June 7, 2012 More than 12,000 babies are born in the U.S. each year with some form of hearing loss. Cooper, who is 2 years old, was born deaf, and has grown accustomed to living without being able to hear.
June 7, 2012 If you like a good mystery movie, you'll want to check out "Classic Mystery Movies" night at the Tyler Public Library. The Tyler Public Library will be bringing classic movies to the big screen all summer long during the Library's Texas Film Festival.
Since it’s summer and your kids are stuck at home, the only thing they have to eat is what is in the pantry. They’re going to want to snack all day and want to be entertained, so why not make it fun? Here are a list of some creative snacks that can give you a little quality time with your kids, all the while keeping them entertained and their stomachs happy.
June 5, 2012 Father's Day is right around the corner, and if your dad is anything like mine, he is difficult to shop for. I mean, what do you get the man who has everything? It is hard to show your dad how much you appreciate him with a special gift all the while staying on a budget. So instead of giving your dad another neck tie, why not be original and give dad one of these creative gifts that he will always remember.
