January 6, 2012 'Better Than I Used To Be' by Tim McGraw is on a roll on our Daily Duel.
McGraw has scored knock out punches against Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum on two successive days, getting over 60% of the vote in both contests.
He will now take on the new song by Thompson Square.
The “Call to Arms” Blood Drive is happening next week and we need your help! All of the Townsquare Media radio stations in Tyler-Longview are participating in conjunction with Carter BloodCare to raise the blood supply levels after the holiday season.
Get details on how you can help – and possibly win a trip for two – after the jump.
January 6, 2012 Girl Scout cookies - are you kidding? I can't say no when those sweet girls come a knocking on my door. This year The Girl Scouts are celebrating their 100th anniversary with a new cookie - Savannah Smiles. The cookie is named in honor of the Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, who is from Georgia. The other half of the name is attributed to the cookie’s half-moon shape, meant to represent a lemon wedge and “Brownie Smile.”
Longview Police have recovered some of the Christmas presents stolen from a storage facility late last year. The toys and electronics were among many items that belonged to the Gregg County Child Welfare Board, and were going to be distributed at Christmas to local foster children.
Gilmer native and breakout star of NBC's The Voice, season 1 -- Curtis Grimes has released his next single to radio the party-rockin' fan favorite "Irresponsible" which Curt debuted first with us on Radio Texas Live back in November of 2011 -- check out that audio.
You can plan an unforgettable evening with your child and dance the night away with the sixth annual Mother/Son and Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dances at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler thanks to the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department.
January 6, 2012 Oops! While speaking at a campaign rally yesterday in support of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain had an "oops" moment when he mistakenly announced that he had faith in President Barack Obama's ability to improve the economy.
Tyler,TX - Construction of the first phase of the Smith County jail expansion is now underway. A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday signaled the first leg of the 35 million dollar project approved by voters last year.
The expansion includes re-location of the kitchen and laundry facilities and will include a video visitation station that will improve security and safety at the low risk facility. Construction of the downtown section will start later this year.
From great food joints, to fun outdoor activities, to some interesting traffic, there is a lot to offer folks in Tyler and East Texas. Over the past several months, our staff has compiled some of the best (and worst) lists about Tyler and East Texas. Find them all right here.
On New Year’s Eve, an 18-year-old Oklahoma mother shot and killed an intruder to protect her 3-month-old baby, after she had just lost her husband to cancer on Christmas day. Now, John Rich of Big and Rich is on a mission to find this young mother and give her some much-needed help.
January 5, 2012 If there were ever a dog that needed to see the wizard about some courage, this one would be at the top of the list.
January 5, 2012 The Liberty Hall in downtown Tyler is playing Clint Eastwood movies each week in January, starting with Fistfull of Dollars at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are only $5, too! Who doesn't love Rowdy, right? You remember Rowdy -- RAWHIDE! I polled my co-workers on their favorite Clint Eastwood movie, and here are the results.
