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Little-known Facts About Tyler
Everyone knows that Tyler is the rose capital, and that Earl Campbell played football at John Tyler. But lets see if you know any of these historical facts about our wonderful city.
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Best Places To Shop For Back To School in The Tyler/Longview Area
"Its the most wonderful time of the year" this line from a Christmas carol always plays in my ears as I get started shopping for school supplies. Being a good mom I try very hard to be frugal but not cheap.(It's a
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The Worst Streets in Tyler
I am not sure if it is the extreme heat in Texas that causes the roads to deteriorate so quickly but I have noticed that there are certain roads that I need a vehicle with really good suspension in order to not bottom out and leave under parts of my car scattered all over Smith County.
The old part of Tyler on East Line by the train depot where the really neat old bricks are no longer working as a road but rather as a washboard -- TxDot is repaving it making it a nice place to drive through history. East Texas road construction details after the jump.
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Macy’s Fireworks Display In NYC – Behind The Scenes [VIDEO]
June 29, 2011 Most of you know that I love NYC! So naturally I watch the Macy's spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display every year! Macy's Department store has this huge and impressive display on the Hudson river waterfront every year. I came across this interesting 'behind the scenes' look at the preparation of this awesome display on USAToday.com and thought you guys would enjoy it!
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Best Fireworks Displays in East Texas – Amy’s Top Six
June 28, 2011 Fireworks are part of the classic Americana that surrounds the Fourth of July. Memories are made around sparklers and Roman candles. There's firework displays planned all across East Texas that promises to will light up the night this fourth of July!
Tyler will have three firework shows including; Bryan Conaway's fireworks display at the Dam Lake Tyler, a fireworks display at the First Baptist Church Tyler-South Campus, and join KNUE along with the Tyler Jaycees fireworks display at Lindsey Park! Enjoy the fireworks and patriotic music at the same time!
Find the nearest Firework display show near year, after the jump!
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Best Places to Cool Down This Summer In Tyler & Longview – Amy’s Top Five
June 24, 2011 This summer, East Texas is experiencing record breaking temperatures, and the first question on everyone's mind is "Where can I go to stay cool?" With these long and extremely hot and sweltering days, staying cool is a necessity! Here are a few 'cool' places to visit in Tyler and Longview, that just could be what the doctor ordered!
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You Know You Are From East Texas If “—”
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.
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Tyler’s Worst Traffic Areas Uncovered
Summer is here Tyler and all through East Texas -- along with the sunny weather comes our favorite part "road construction!" Over the years one would think that a solution to the traffic nightmares would have been uncovered -- but it seems that there is some deviant "Civil Engineer" that truly just enjoys stalling traffic for those of us who have somewhere to go. Wait til you hear Jeff Evan's solution after the jump.
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Best Trips For Your Graduate – Amy’s Top Picks
May 21, 2011 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!)
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Best Places to Take Mom on Mother’s Day Tyler/Longview – Amy’s Top 5
May 6, 2011 There is nothing like a Mother's love. I thought I would share my Top 5 places to celebrate this very special human being and my favorite quotes about a 'Mother's love.'
Quotes About A Mother's Love;
A mother loves her children even when they least deserve to be loved. ~ Kate Samperi, "Mothers"
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Miranda Lambert’s ‘Cause For the Paws’ Saturday In Downtown Tyler
April 29, 2011 It's one day away! I hope you have your ticket to the 4th Annual 'Cause For the Paws' with Miranda Lambert! Join KNUE and Cavender's Boot City tomorrow night in downtown Tyler! Gates open at 4:30 and General Admission tickets are $25 at outhousetickets.com 'Cause For the Paws' benefits the Humane Society of East Texas . So come out and support the Humane Society and enjoy the best in country from hometown sweetie, Miranda Lambert. Joining Miranda this year is Texas artist Stoney LaRue and Nashville artist Josh Kelley. Enjoy the video after the jump.
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Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Tyler – Our Top Five
If you are one of those people who like to host kids birthday parties that are special and unique -- parties that your guests and children will remember forever? We collaborated here at the office to pool our own birthday party ideas. These should help get you on your way to a most unforgettable birthday party. In no particular order we have found the our top five paces for kid's birthday parties in Tyler.