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Some in East Texas Are Camping With Purpose

Jen Austin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:52:53 +0000

The Texas Regional Rainbow Gathering is underway in East Texas. Campers have set up tents similar to these, and the event will run for about two weeks.

The Rainbow Family says on its website it's sometimes referred to as the largest non-organization of non-members in the world. They have no leaders, and no organization. And they say, "To be honest, the Rainbow Family means different things to different people. I think it's safe to say we're into intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles. We also believe that Peace and Love are a great thing, and there isn't enough of that in this world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the the Earth. We gather in the National Forests yearly to pray for peace on this planet."

Don't Call Me Baby! Pet Names Women Hate

Danny Merrell — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:26:18 +0000

Guilty as charged. Until now, I never knew that my main term of endearment for my wife is #8 on the list of pet names that women hate to be called…by the way, it’s Babycakes. Thank goodness my wife says the list is wrong and that I should continue to call her that. Now, keep [...]

Whataburger Helping Lufkin Dream Center Raise Funds

Danny Merrell — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:26:03 +0000

Over the course of the next several weeks, various locations of Whataburger in the Deep East Texas area will be helping local non-profit organizations. Today, that organization is the Lufkin Dream Center.

How Many Lies Do You Tell in a Lifetime?

Danny Merrell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:39:55 +0000

How many lies have you told today? This week? I’m not talking big Earth-shattering lies, just little ones. Did you tell someone that you really liked a Christmas gift when you were already checking the tags to see where you would try to exchange it? Maybe you told the kids that Santa Claus ate all [...]

Wrestler With Cerebral Palsy Gets the Greatest Gift of All [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:41:35 +0000

This time of the year, so many people get preoccupied with trying to buy the best or most gifts for the folks on their list. No matter what you purchase, money can not buy the wonderful gift given to this boy with cerebral palsy. Warning – this video will make you smile and feel [...]

Powerball Winners in Missouri and Arizona

Danny Merrell — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:02:44 +0000

Well, I don't know the name of the two big Powerball winners from yesterday's record drawing, but, whoever they are, I'll be expecting, at the very least, a phone call from them thanking me for the $10 that I contributed to their massive winnings.

72-Year-Old Chinese Grandfather Models Women's Clothing

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:40:08 +0000

So now that your grandfather is in the twilight of his life, how does he occupy his time? One grandpa in China models clothes for an online store that sells high end outfits to women. 72-year-old Liu Xianping dons the tasteful coats, blouses and sweaters that are sold in his granddaughter’s store Yuekou, and appears in [...]

This Day in History for November 12 — Ellis Island Closes, and More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:30:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1927: Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet Union (more info)

1954: Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892 (more info)

Dying Veteran Receives Final Wish in Heartwarming Video

Danny Merrell — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:54:32 +0000

Here’s a story that will take you to depths of human compassion and kindness. You may want to get out a few tissues before watching this, but believe me, the end result will make you feel good. The subject of the video is Danny Webber of Indiana. He is a veteran of advanced years who [...]

This Day in History for October 26 — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:03:44 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info)

1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)

Finnish Couple Takes North American Wife Carrying Championship

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Wife carrying has a long way to go before it’s part of the Olympics. However the odd competition certainly has an international flavor. In fact, the winners of the 13th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship, which took place over the weekend in Maine’s Sunday River ski area, came all the way from Finland. Taisto Miettinen and [...]

This Day in History for October 2 – 'Peanuts' First Published and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:01:54 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1919 – President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed (More info)

1950 – Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strip, 'Peanuts,' is first published (More info)

Kids Cost How Much?

Jen Austin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:00:17 +0000

They’re out with those numbers again, about how much it costs to raise a child from age 0 to 17.

Parents will swallow hard. The US Dept. of Agriculture says it takes $234,900 to raise a kid, including food, shelter, and necessities. Depending upon your definition and your child’s definition of necessities, it could be $2 million, right? A kid has to have his Wii.

Texas is actually one of the cheapest places in the US to raise a child.

Outrage After Male Vice Principal Spanks Female High School Student

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:04:02 +0000

Springtown (Texas) High School sophomore Taylor Santos had a difficult decision to make after her teacher determined that she allowed a classmate to copy her work: she could either serve two days of in-school suspension, or get paddled.

Where Were You, What Were You Doing 11 Years Ago Today?

Danny Merrell — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:27:13 +0000

The images, the sounds, the feelings that I had 11 years ago on that fateful September 11th are still vibrant in my mind. I still find it hard to watch videos of the towers falling to the earth, but, at the same time, I know I must never forget those visions. I remember watching CNN [...]

13-Year-Old Steals Brother's Car, Drives 800 Miles To Meet Internet Boyfriend

Dan Seitz — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:13:54 +0000

Elizabeth Annette Robinson seems like a nice girl. She’s thirteen, and we all remember what it’s like to be in middle school. So when she met somebody over Xbox Live, it was love at first game. Then Elizabeth decided to play Grant Theft Auto for real, stealing her brother’s car to meet her boyfriend. The [...]

Warner Bros. Removing Confederate Flag From 'Dukes of Hazzard' Car

Mike Sampson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:32:36 +0000

The General Lee – Bo and Luke Duke’s vehicle of choice from ‘The Dukes of Hazzard‘ – is a classic and instantly recognizable Hollywood car. But it’s about to get a little less recognizable as Warner Bros., the studio that owns the theatrical, DVD and licensing rights to ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ has decided to remove the confederate flag from all future versions of the car.

Ellen Trout Zoo Names Baby Tiger

Jen Austin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:57:22 +0000

The new lion cub at the Ellen Trout Zoo has a name! It’s been a summer of births at the zoo, with several intriguing new babies born. The lion cub has been named Sango.

The city says the name has meaning – Sango is the Yoruba god of lightning and thunder.

We’ve got a chance to catch a sneak peak at the little lion cub this weekend, but we’ll have to be on our toes.

Nuke Your B.O. With This Armpit Microwaver

Mike Moody — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:12:41 +0000

Let’s face it bros, we stink. Like bad. We work, we play, and we sweat; it’s just life, ya know? But what if you could eliminate your sweatiness and body odor for a whole year? Would you do it? Well, now you can. This new armpit microwaving device zaps 22-30,000 sweat glands in your armpits, [...]

It's National Skinny Dipping Day – How Danny Merrell Accidentally Celebrated [POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:28:47 +0000

I’m not sure of the origin, but today is National Skinny Dipping Day. So, the question that usually comes up is ‘Have you ever been skinny dipping?’ My answer is ‘yes…but not on purpose’. Okay…so here’s the story. When I was much younger and living in the Austin area, I decided to take a drive [...]