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Online Easter Egg Hunt Contest – Find the Eggs for Your Chance to Win!

Andree Valentine — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:35:35 +0000

Easter is only days away, but we wanted to host an early Easter Egg Hunt on our website just for you! Each day this week, there will be one photo of Easter eggs hidden somewhere on our website. Visit our Facebook page and listen to the radio to find daily clues. (Hint: The photo will [...]

See Your Home in a Snow Globe

Danny Merrell — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:03:33 +0000

Here’s another fun and cute way to waste time at the office…er, I mean, another great way to experience a cool online feature. Simply click here to go to the personalized snow globe site, then just enter your address (address, city, and town is all I used) in the blank provided and then watch the [...]

The Corprate World Finally Got It Right (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:20:46 +0000

James Groccia is a 10 years old with Asperger’s Syndrome who loves Legos. “I play with them everyday” says James. “I participate in a Lego Playgroup to help with my Social Skills.” Imagine how disappointed James was when he discovered the “one set” he had been saving for had been discontinued.James decided, with the help [...]

How To Become A Party Ninja (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:20:39 +0000

Holiday party season is here and if it’s your goal to stand out without the drunken foolishness or regretful blackouts, I can help.A few common sense tricks can help you be the “Party Ninja” who solves party problems on the fly. For example, a bottle of wine and no corkscrew, what do you do? Watch [...]

"A Soldier's Christmas Eve" – Christmas Song With A Purpose (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:08:46 +0000

The holiday season can be a joyous time of year but for those serving in the military and the family members left behind the holidays can be difficult. Well, the Texas band Scooter Brown Band has decided to do something about that with their wonderful new Christmas song “A Soldier’s Christmas Eve”. Scooter Brown has [...]

Santa Gets Beard Stuck in Rope While Making Grand Entry

Danny Merrell — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:52:04 +0000

Not only did Santa get his beard stuck in a rope while making a grand appearance in England, he had to be rescued (and shaved) by a member of the British Army.

A Great Gift for Folks on the Naughty List

Danny Merrell — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 04:20:10 +0000

As you’re out and about, or perhaps online, doing some Black Friday shopping, maybe there’s someone on your gift giving list who you don’t really care for, but you still feel obliged to buy that person a gift. Forget the Chia Pet, Snuggie, or Pajama Jeans, give them a box of frustration…also known as Impossibles. [...]

Country Artists Share What They Are Most Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:00:28 +0000

It’s Thanksgiving again, and all across America folks are celebrating by spending time with family, eating too much food, taking a nap on Grandma’s couch and generally just being thankful. Country stars have no shortage of reasons to give thanks, but they don’t take that for granted — they appreciate the blessings they’ve been given. [...]

Remember When Thanksgiving Day Was a Day of Giving Thanks?

Danny Merrell — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:59:23 +0000

I consider myself easy going. I have my beliefs, my morals, my thoughts on what is wrong and what is right in this world, but I'm certainly not one to force them on others.

My trips to the top of the soapbox are very few and far between, however, this Thanksgiving Day I just feel compelled to speak...or, I guess...type.

This Weekend in Sports: Thanksgiving Day NFL and College Football Rivalries

Joe Student — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:12:36 +0000

Thanksgiving Day NFL games and college football rivalries dominate the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this holiday weekend: Thursday, Nov. 22 Houston Texans at Detroit Lions Ford Field, Detroit; 12:30 p.m. (ET) on CBS Houston (9-1) visits Detroit (4-6) in a matchup of teams with explosive offenses. The Texans’ defense holds opponents to [...]

Carrie Underwood's Thanksgiving Will Be a Friend Affair

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:27 +0000

While for many people, Thanksgiving is a family affair, Carrie Underwood‘s Thanksgiving celebration will be a friend affair this year. “We kind of got a lot of our friends together that don’t really have a lot of family in the area, all the people that are kind of like ‘we’d be alone on Thanksgiving,’” Underwood [...]

Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit Ready to Go Saturday at Lufkin Mall [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:35:54 +0000

46 years ago, when the folks from Lufkin Industries decided to build Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer out of a working oil pumping unit and Santa’s Sleigh from a Lufkin Trailer, I wonder if they knew that they were setting in motion a holiday tradition that has gained world wide attention. This Saturday evening beginning [...]

Halloween Happenings in East Texas

Danny Merrell — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:57:20 +0000

Halloween is here and there are a number of events and attractions around the area. Let’s check out some of them. Total Insanity Haunted Park The Hudson Volunteer Fire Department has hosted this event for the past 10 years and it only gets bigger and better. They feature 3 haunted attractions, none of which are [...]

10 Easy Ways to Make Candy Corn Awesome

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:25:14 +0000

There’s one single treat in the history of all candy deliciousness that makes us feel so torn. Candy corn -- we hate to love it and love to hate it. How is it possible it can taste so bad, yet be so irresistible? It’s a Halloween trick AND treat. (See what we did there?)

Coolest Jack-O-Lantern Ever (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:06:26 +0000

Carving a pumpkin with the kids is pretty. Toasting the seeds to make a tasty snack even cooler. Turning that pumpkin into a video game… WOW.Nathan Pryor created “Pumpktris”, a fully playable version of Tetris built into a pumpkin, with 128 LEDs for the display and the stem serving as a game controller. See it [...]

Half-Priced Pumpkins Available at St. Patricks Patch

Danny Merrell — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:33 +0000

Pumpkin season is definitely here and there’s great news for those needing pumpkins or any sizes…St. Patrick’s Pumpkin Patch still has plenty to choose from and through the end of this month all pumpkins are 50% off! In addition to getting a great pumpkin or two, you’ll also be supporting St. Patrick’s Catholic School and [...]

Magician Literally Loses Head for Halloween

Donald Deane — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0000

Not content with typical card tricks or a rabbit in a hat, magician Rich Ferguson puts a spooky Halloween spin on his act by literally losing his head in front of freaked-out spectators. How in the world does he do it? As Ferguson approaches people on the street in San Luis Obispo, CA, he sneezes [...]

10 Amazing Halloween Light Shows to Make Your Day

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:25:52 +0000

You GUYS! It's almost Halloween! We sincerely love Halloween around here, in case you hadn't noticed. Here's one way we've been getting into the spirit of the season -- awesome Halloween light shows. Some of them are more traditional ('The Haunted Manion,' 'Monster Mash'), whereas other are scary in a more timely way -- what could be more terrifying than a giant light-up neon pumpkin singing 'Call Me Maybe'?

The Next Big Toy for Christmas [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:41:49 +0000

This could be a huge seller during the coming holiday season – the Robo Fish. This is way more advanced than the wind up fish I used to have some years ago. The Robo Fish is powered by two small batteries, activated by water, and will perform various movements in the water, including a dive [...]