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Was a UFO Spotted Over East Texas?

Amy Austin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:00:45 +0000

It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane and it’s definitely not Superman — it’s a UFO. What was that in the sky yesterday in Jacksonville? This image appeared on Google Maps when when someone Googled Jacksonville, Texas. The UFO was discovered when Andrea Dove of Houston was getting directions to visit her aunt in [...]

Best And Unique Places To Propose In East Texas

Amy Austin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:32:05 +0000

With Valentine's Day just a week away, I thought I would make of list of some of the best and most unique places that I know to propose in East Texas. gurdonark, Flickr 7 Tyler Rose Garden Tyler The history of Tyler's title of "Rose Capital of the Nation," is a rich one.When [...]

KNUE 'Call To Arms' Blood Drive Continues Today 9am-3pm

Amy Austin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:43:40 +0000

It’s the last push today East Texas for the KNUE ‘Call To Arms’ blood drive with Carter Bloodcare. Stop by today at the Broadway Square Mall in Tyler and The Tractor Supply in Jacksonville between 9a-3p, as we continue to encourage you to donate a pint of blood.With just one pint of blood, you can [...]

You Know You Are From East Texas If "—"

CJ — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:23:07 +0000

East Texas is a great place to live. The only time we see snow is when the cable goes out on the television. Fishing is so highly regarded around here, the bass boats cost more than the pick-up that is pulling them. Gander Mountain is the Saks Fifth Avenue of the area. Folks around here are friendly and everyone always has a funny story about third cousin on their mothers' side. There are many a small town that makeup East Texas, including Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Lindale, Chandler, Whitehouse, Kilgore, Mineola and Marshall . But the question is -- How do you know if you are from a small East Texas town? Read on and find out.

Best Trips For Your Graduate – Amy's Top Picks

Amy Austin — Sat, 21 May 2011 15:42:04 +0000

It's graduation season and some seniors are wanting to 'stretch' their new found freedom, and take a trip. Nothing wrong with that right? But some graduates are set on an unsupervised trips and out of the country trips too! The last few days we have asked your take on it, and we got some very interesting comments. This got me thinking, since in 3 years I will be in the same so-called dilemma.

Well I thought I would try to come up with some one day trips that would still be fun and take away some of the stress for parents! (My Top pick's after the jump!)