Howdy! I'm a native Texan who has been blessed to call East Texas home since 1990. I have been married to a wonderful woman for 26 years and we have 3 children. In addition to hosting the Merrell in the Morning Show, I'm also the public address announcer for SFA football and basketball games (Axe 'em, Jacks!). I also do the play by play for Nacogdoches Dragon Football. I love God, and I'm especially fond of fajitas, brisket, and The Princess Bride.
Danny Merrell
Hello, Beaumont! UIL Approves Lufkin’s Appeal to Switch Districts
Lufkin football will NOT be playing teams near Fort Worth for district games. The Panthers will now be travelling to the Beaumont area.
BREAKING: Texas DPS, Polk Co. Sheriff Give Update on Missing Girl
An update on the search for Audrii Cunningham has been provided as well as more details on the primary person of interest
East Texas Basketball Teams Get Ready for Round Three Playoffs
Huntington, Broaddus, Douglass and many other area girls' basketball teams are still in the hunt for a state championship
Last Week’s 10 Big Texas Lottery Winners & Their Lucky Locations
Across the Lone Star State, see where lucky players scored big in the latest Texas Lottery scratch-off games roundup.
Person of Interest Arrested in Case of Missing East Texas Girl
The Amber Alert for the 11-year-old girl continues. Police have arrested a Livingston, Texas man that they consider a person of interest.
Swim Teams from Hudson, PCA ‘Make Waves’ at UIL State Meet
The swim teams from Hudson and Pineywoods Community Academy excelled at the UIL State Swim Meet in San Antonio
Frantic Search Underway for Missing East Texas Girl
The 11-year-old girl reportedly never made it onto her school bus Thursday morning
This Small Texas Lake is Making A Name For Trophy Largemouth Bass
It's less than 700 acres, but this lake has produced a 10 and 13 pounder in just the past two weeks.
NWS: More Cool, Wet Weather for Texas , But La Nina Summer Awaits
Looks like more of the same weather for most of Texas, but this Summer could be another brutal one.
East Texas Basketball Bi-District Champs Get Ready for Area Round
We've highlighted 15 East Texas Girls' basketball teams as they prepare for the next round of the playoffs
REALLY? $3400 Worth of Gates Stolen From Atwoods in Lufkin
Atwoods in Lufkin hasn't even opened yet, but that didn't stop someone from stealing $3400 worth of gates from them.
East Texas Has Yet Another Million Dollar Scratch-Off Winner
The list of big money scratch-off winners in East Texas continues to grow. We have another $1 million winner