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Off the Air With Jeremy: Happy Easter

Jeremy Robinson — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:00:58 +0000

You may or may not know this, but my faith is very important to me. Today is Good Friday, and the day that Christ died for my sins and yours. It’s hard for me to think of all the pain and abuse He endured, and the tears He cried for all of us, but I [...]

The 9 Cutest Easter Baby Bunnies

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:39:55 +0000

Easter's right around the corner, so it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Create some awesome eggs, stuff yourself with Peeps--whatever floats your Easter boat. If none of this prep works for you though, we say take a cue from these Easter bunny babies.

East Texas Weekend Happenings: March 29-31

Lucky Larry — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:25:11 +0000

Spring has sprung all across East Texas and it's the time of the year that many East Texans get out of the house and look for something to do outdoors. Planning something outdoors this weekend though could be a bit chancy though because Mother Nature has plans to water her garden all weekend! If you don't mind dodging some hit or miss showers all weekend get out and check out these events:

Top Ten Scariest Easter Bunnies Ever

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:34:38 +0000

Some of us, as children, were terrified of meeting the Easter bunny. Our malls, churches, and schools are full of children crying and scared of a large rabbit. Though it is mean to have a giggle at the expense of these horrified children, lets take a look any way. Some of these Easter bunny suits [...]

Recipes For the Perfect Easter Dinner

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:11:59 +0000

Why fight the crowds this Easter Sunday? Don’t go to a restaurant, cook at home. Nothing can finish off an Easter spent with family better than sitting down for a home cooked meal. Don’t know what to make? Well, let us help you. Don’t go searching through that old and dusty cook book, here are [...]

Tyler's Twilight Easter Egg Hunt

Lucky Larry — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:45:27 +0000

Tyler’s annual Twilight Easter Egg Hunt is coming up tomorrow night (Thursday 28th) at Lindsay Park on Spur 344. The Easter bunny will be laying hundreds of eggs on the softball fields and little ones aged 3 to 10 will be able to hunt them when the twilight is just right! The annual event is [...]

Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend in East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:18:31 +0000

This year has flown by, it's already almost Easter weekend. The infamous Easter Bunny will be making his way to East Texas and leaving eggs all around for kids to find! This is a kids favorite holiday because they get to hunt eggs and find candy, and not get in trouble for eating it all! Here are some local Easter egg events going on this Easter weekend.

'Easter Bunny' Arrested For Drug Possession While On the Job

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:46:25 +0000

Ut oh, some “bunny” is in trouble. Sorry, it was too easy NOT make that awful joke. A man in Danville, Virginia, who dressed up as the Easter Bunny this past weekend was arrested for possession of “illegal prescription narcotics.” To be fair, he wasn’t on the job when he was caught, but he was [...]

Let's Dye Easter Eggs! [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:53:35 +0000

Easter is right around the corner and this is a big time for family gatherings. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the family celebrating Easter. The excitement would start on Saturday night, when we would dye our Easter eggs! Being fortunate enough to be raised in a Christian home, we were always aware [...]

Big D and Bubba Make 'Fried Peeps' For Easter [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:20:55 +0000

Friday morning Big D and Bubba shared their recipe for 'Fried Peeps.' Only Big D and Bubba would come up with a recipe like this. I thought I would share it with you and maybe you could enjoy these 'Fried Peeps' for Easter, if you dare! Watch the video after the jump and enjoy!

The Meaning of Easter [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:07:34 +0000

The origin of Easter, a holiday associated with the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is actually based on an ancient pagan celebration. Christians recognize this day as commemorating the culminating event of their faith, but like so many other "Christian" holidays, Easter has become commercialized and mixed with non-christian traditions like the Easter Bunny, Easter parades and hunting for Easter eggs. But to Christians the meaning of Easter is different. Read more after the jump.

Just In Time For Easter – Deep Fried Cadbury Eggs

Danny Merrell — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:30:54 +0000

We Texans are proud of the fact that we can pretty much fry up anything….pickles, twinkies, even margaritas. Just give us the food item and we’ll batter it up. Well, I guess we might wanna give a guy in England a certificate making him an honorary Texan after his new creation– deep-fried Cadbury Eggs. Yup, [...]

Cute Kids Getting Scared of the Easter Bunny

KNUE — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:13:35 +0000

While the Easter bunny is generally well-regarded for its fluffy belly, alert ears and too-cute buck teeth, some humans just aren't so fond of the creature. We're talking about young kiddos who -- when faced with the giant creature every Easter holiday -- erupt into a fountain of tears, traumatic screams and eyes bulging out of their sockets.

It's almost as if adults just want a little entertainment for the day. So, come Easter, they encourage a little PTSD by way of bunny rabbit.

Fun Facts About Easter Candy

KNUE — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:09:59 +0000

Easter Candy: You Love it. We love it. Your hyperactive children love it. There’s nothing like stuffing your mug with a few Cadbury Cream Eggs before breakfast. But did you know…? Americans spend an average $1.9 billion on Easter candy every year. Sharing treats for Easter most likely came from a pagan tradition of eating [...]