Danny Merrell

I have been to numerous rodeos and bull riding events, but I have never seen anything like this.   In some rodeos, there are freestyle bullfighter competitions where bullfighters are given an allotted time in the arena facing down a Mexican Fighting Bull. 

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$440,000....guaranteed!

That's the pay out for this year's annual Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. and the fishing and winning get underway Friday and continues through Sunday. 

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Well...this looks familiar.

Diboll Lumberjacks...Hudson Hornets playing each other deep in the playoffs at Angelina College.  In 2011, Diboll came away with a one run victory to knock Hudson out of the playoffs.  But, this is 2013...what's gonna happen this time around? 

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Wednesday evening, numerous severe storms produced tornadoes around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.  The most devastating of these twisters occurred to the South in places like Millsap, Cleburne, and hardest hit of all - Granbury. 

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For some reason, every female in my family really enjoyed today's Merrell in the Morning Video of the Day.  I didn't realize that these existed, but there is an apparatus that can simulate the contracting pains of pregnancy.  

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According to his Facebook page, Ray Price has been admitted into a hospital and is being treated for dehydration.  The 87 year old Country Music Hall of Fame member is quick to let fans know, however, the he is on his way to a quick recovery. 

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Two lizards in a living room along with one curious kitten.  For some reason, the kitten doesn't take issue with the larger lizard, but once it spots the smaller lizard...Whoa Nelly!   

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It's gonna be a party Saturday at Dallas Cowboys Stadium.  Kenny Chesney is bringing his 'No Shoes Nation' tour featuring Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and the Eli Young Band.  Tickets are still available for the event, but we do have a last minute chance to win a four pack of tickets. 

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George Jones left his impression on so many singers, and one of those is certainly Sammy Kershaw.  You can hear Jones' lilting style in many of Kershaw's songs.  So, it seems no surprise that the Louisiana singer has penned a song as a tribute to the Possum. 

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Last football season, the Kountze varsity cheerleaders made banners that featured verses taken from the Bible.  The controversy erupted as civil liberties groups contended that this was unconstitutional with regard to the separation of Church and State and the Kountze ISD told the cheerleaders they could no longer use such banners. 

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Every year, the George H Henderson, Jr. Expo Center in Lufkin is responsible for bringing in some of the areas biggest events - Bull Bash, Angelina Benefit Rodeo, Forest Festival, concerts, and much more.  These events contribute greatly to the big tourism dollars that come into this market. 

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This weekend, high school athletes from across the state will head to Austin to complete the Texas High School State Track Meet.  The 4X100 relay team from Columbus High School in Southeast Texas earned a spot by winning the regional meet...however, that team has now been disqualified. 

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