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Amy Austin Tries Her Hand at Some Comedy Improv

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:30:24 +0000

This week’s episode of Amy Austin’s Hot Flashes was shot in Tyler’s beautiful Liberty Hall theater with special guest Jamey Whitley from the Card 53 comedy troop. What are they doing their? Trying out some improv in honor of the comedy festival coming up. Coming up on June 14 & 15, the Liberty Hall theater [...]

Wedding Season Means Monster Brides [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:33 +0000

It is wedding season again. For the next few months, the world will be thrown into a topsy turvy chaos to make sure every bride has her perfect day. When things don’t go exactly as planned, monster brides will emerge. I sat down the other evening to see what was new on Netflix. In my [...]

The Cling Peaches, And More, Are Ready At Efurd Orchards In Pittsburgh Texas

Amy Austin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:37 +0000

If you've ever been to Pittsburg, Texas, the first thing you notice as you come into town, are the acres and acres of peach trees. Efurd Orchards is ready for business this Memorial Day weekend, and if haven't experienced Efurds, than you and the family should make that apart of your holiday.

Check Out Little Big Town's New Video of 'Your Side of The Bed' [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

Little Big Town got the recognition they deserved from the Country Music Association when they were awarded the CMA Vocal Group of The Year. I think all of country music, was ecstatic for the talented group. Little Big Town has the perfect harmony and chemistry, that win over country fans. These guys are by [...]

Tops in Texas — Johnson, Donahew + Dodd All Duke it Out for No. 1

Buddy Logan — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:41:30 +0000

A lot of movement this week as Jason Cassidy looks to hold off Cody Johnson, Casey Donahew and Deryl Dodd and stay at No. 1 for another week. So who lands the coveted top spot? Let’s find out. 10. Haggard – Brandon Rhyder 9. She Likes Money, He Likes Love — Reckless Kelly 8. She Ain’t Leavin’ [...]

National Fishing Day At Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center In Athens June 1st

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:16 +0000

To honor National Fishing and Boating Week, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will be marking the occasion by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under with free fishing for the whole family too on Saturday, June 1st.

Railroad Bridge Burns And Collapses As If It Were A Scene From A Hollywood Stunt Movie [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:19:12 +0000

For unknown reasons, a railroad trestle in Central Texas was destroyed by fire and collapses like dominoes and it was all caught on tape. Firefighters are not sure how the fire began, but was on scene within 20 minutes of receiving the call but because they were limited with their equipment due to the height [...]

Click It Or Ticket Campaign In Effect

Lucky Larry — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:48:37 +0000

It is the law in the State of Texas, if you are in a vehicle, no matter what seat you're in, you must wear a seat belt or face getting a ticket from law enforcement. Tyler police and other departments and agencies around the state are hyper focusing on seat belt violators and you could be stopped and fined for not complying.

A Lost Generation of Hard-Working People

John Moore — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:05 +0000

I sat at the airport forever. It was just after they announced her plane’s third delay that I noticed him swinging his mop back and forth across the marble floor. He looked to be in his late 60s and he took his job seriously. It was a level of seriousness that I hadn’t seen in [...]

Body Found in Burned Out Car in Smith County

Dave Goldman — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:57 +0000

Smith County Sheriff Investigators are awaiting autopsy results to determine the identification of a body discovered in a burned out vehicle in Northeast Smith County. Authorities were notified after fire officials responded to a car on fire on County Rd. 3101 also known as Barber Rd. near the Jackson Heights area. The body was discovered [...]

Watch These People Using the Grill Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:09 +0000

[onescreen item="5076456"] Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for grilling, so it’s time for a refresher on what exactly not to do with your grill. It seems unnecessary to remind people that grills are dangerous. They contain fire, which, as everyone should know, can burn you. Be very careful with lighter fluid. Don’t try [...]

Parent Handles Her Daughter's Bullying In a Unique Way [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:18 +0000

Some of you know that I despise bullying. I’ve often talked about how my daughter suffered from bulling in elementary and middle school. Bullying has destroyed so many lives that may never recover. If you think that’s an over statement, you would be wrong! Very wrong. When I came across this story today, I knew [...]

Tim McGraw Empowers Fan Fighting Cancer With Heartfelt Kiss

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:57 +0000

Country music superstar Tim McGraw thrilled a fan who is battling cancer by acknowledging her at his concert in Burgettstown, Penn. this past Saturday night (May 18). The photo showing the singer giving Shirlene Borsos a tender kiss on the head has since become a viral internet sensation.

The Meaning of Memorial Day [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:49 +0000

This weekend kicks off the Memorial Day holiday, the actual holiday is always the last Monday of May. This holiday is for honoring and remembering, the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is often confused with Veteran's Day, which honors those who have served in the Armed Forces.

Miranda Lambert to Aid Animal Rescue Efforts in Moore, Oklahoma

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:26 +0000

Miranda Lambert's soft spot for animals is well known in country music circles. The singer has her own animal rescue organization, and she's agreed to pitch in to help take care of the many animals displaced by the devastating tornado which hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday (May 20).

Randy Houser, Keith Urban Square Off on Today's Duel

Danny Merrell — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:42 +0000

Thomas Rhett and his new song ‘It Goes Like This’, is our current champion on Danny’s Daily Duel. Today, Rhett will go against the latest from Keith Urban, ‘Little Bit of Everything’. Here’s ‘It Goes Like this’ by Thomas Rhett And here’s Keith Urban with ‘Little Bit of Everything’ Now let us know [...]

East Texas School Modifies Musical Performance After Being Accused of Violating First Amendment

Dave Goldman — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:33:05 +0000

The show will go on at E.J. Moss Elementary School in Lindale on Thursday night, but with modifications to the fifth grade musical program, “In God We Trust.” The Lindale School District recently received a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation claiming the program included speeches and songs that were unconstitutional and in violation of [...]

Misheard Song Lyrics of Your Favorite 90′s Hits [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:48 +0000

Admit it. We all have had song lyrics completely wrong. So very wrong, the lyrics didn’t make sense any more. What lyrics did you get wrong from your favorite 90′s hits? I bet you will never hear these songs the same as you did before. Remember the days when you would hear that new hit [...]

Mom Forces Stepdaughter to Wear Thrift Store Clothes for Being a Bully

Donald Deane — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:58 +0000

We've seen parents use unique methods to punish kids in the past -- through Facebook and by making them carry signs on busy streets, for example. But a Utah woman punished her stepdaughter in the most creative way yet by forcing her to wear ill-fitting thrift store clothing for being a bully.

My Favorite TV Game Shows of All-Time [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:45:07 +0000

Game shows have been apart of daytime television since I can remember. Game Shows are so popular that in the last few years you’ll see them in prime time night television. I was surfing channels late one night, and the Match Game was on Game Show Network, and yes, I got sucked in! I [...]