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If East Texas Towns Had Their Own Exit Signs
As you drive down the highway in Texas, it's amazing some of the signs you will see. Some of them are funny; others are just the quick truth. I was contemplating at work recently, if East Texas towns were highway exit signs, what would they say to give a quick snapshot as far as what to expect in the town...

Tyler Is Getting Its First Nick the Greek Restaurant
Nick the Greek is bringing authentic Greek street food to Tyler this October, and it's the first location East Texas has seen from this growing chain.

Top of the Boot Music Festival: Win VIP Passes
You could win VIP passes to the Top of the Boot Music Festival in Natchitoches, Louisiana, October 16–17. The two-night country music festival features Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Flatland Cavalry, Ian Munsick, Rodney Atkins and more, with music running from 4–11 p.m. both nig...

These 5 Popular Tyler Restaurants Have Something in Common
You may know FD's, Javi's, Twelve, III Palms and Villaggio del Vino, but did you know they're all connected? Here's the story behind award-winning Mandoline Hospitality and its Tyler restaurant family.

18 Things Happening Across East Texas This Weekend - October 10
From an air show and live music to fall festivals, haunted houses, charity events and farmers' markets, there's plenty happening across East Texas this weekend.

Online Rumors Say a New Coffee Shop is Coming to Lindale, Texas
Coffee is a big deal for many of you. There are a ton of options to pick up a cup on the way to work. Rumors are swirling that a new coffee option is coming to Lindale next year.
The Texas HOA Rule Every Homeowner Needs to Understand
Can an HOA take your Texas home? Learn how unpaid HOA dues, liens and foreclosure laws work and what homeowners should know before falling behind.
These East Texas Towns Might Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
It is officially spooky season here in East Texas. We know that for sure because whenever you go to the store there are Halloween decorations everywhere, that also means lots of Halloween candy which is not such a bad thing. But since it’s spooky season, I wanted to get into some of the nonsense and come up with rankings for which East Texas towns most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Why Every Texan Should Visit the Blue Bell Factory
There are certain brands that are iconic here in Texas, and one of those must be Blue Bell Ice Cream. When you compare Blue Bell to other ice cream, there are not many that are even in the same category; their ice cream just tastes better. And recently I was able to make a stop at the Blue Bell factory in Brenham, Texas, and it’s an experience that every Texan should have.
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Help Keep East Texas Kids Warm With a Simple Coat Donation
Participating businesses in Tyler and Longview are collecting coats throughout October, with community distribution events scheduled for November 14.

Texas Is Investigating These Kids' Underwear Brands
Texas is investigating Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in children's underwear. Here's what parents need to know right now.

The Humble East Texas Beginnings of State Fair Greeter Big Tex
We are greeted by Big Tex every year as we walk into the State Fair of Texas. What you may not know is that he got his start as a Santa greeting folks in Kerens.








