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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?) We [...]

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 [...]

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 Ways to Traumatize Your Kids This Halloween — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:49:11 +0000

Halloween isn't just about candy and haunted houses—it's about creating lifelong memories with your kids. You can take them to a pumpkin patch and carve a pumpkin, you can pick out a design together and then build the best costume ever. There are so many wholesome activities to share with your darling children.

Or ... you could traumatize them. Let's not forget, Halloween is also about playing magnificent pranks against your naturally unsuspecting kids. Here are 10 ways to traumatize them this Halloween:

Total Insanity Hauntpark Opens This Weekend

Danny Merrell — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:17:36 +0000

Halloween season is here and over the past 10 years one of the most popular attractions in East Texas is the Total Insanity Haunt Park presented by the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. The park features two different haunted houses as well as a trail ride. Cost is $6 for one attraction, $10 for two, and [...]

Kids Freak Out When Parents Pretend To Eat Their Halloween Candy [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:14:29 +0000

What happens when you tell your kids that you ate all of the Halloween candy they collected during the night? As it turns out, lots of crying. Jimmy Kimmel found this out when he asked parents to lie to their kids that they had eaten all of their Halloween candy, film it and then put [...]

The 10 Strangest Draculas in Pop Culture [VIDEOS]

Matthew Roulette — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:48 +0000

Few monsters have appeared more on TV and film than Dracula. The character, who first appeared in Bram Stoker's novel way back in 1867, has long lapsed into the public domain. Thus, pretty much anyone can do whatever they want with The Count. Dracula’s most iconic portrayals came from legendary film actors like Max Shrek, [...]

Halloween Light Shows To Get You In The Mood! [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:30:21 +0000

Light shows that are usually reserved for Christmas are lighting up neighborhoods on Halloween! These ain’t your Mamma’s Halloween decorations… Monster Mash: Thriller: This Is Halloween:

Cat in Pumpkin Costume Eating Pumpkin Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:31:31 +0000

What’s cuter than a cat named Jumbo Pillow eating pumpkin strips while dressed in a pumpkin costume? Honestly, nothing. But if you don’t believe us, feel free to take a look for yourself. With an irresistibly smushed face and an appetite that simply cannot be satisfied, Jumbo Pillow is so cute it’s almost spooky. And [...]

9 Things You Didn't Know About Candy Corn

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:23:01 +0000

Every year, it hides in some dark, dank corner of even the most raucous Halloween party, waiting for some unknowing fool to stick their hand in its clutches of doom. It entices its prey with colorful designs and the promise of sweet joy, only to fill its victims with a familiar sense of bland, flavorless dread. T

10 Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Wear in 2011

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:51:03 +0000

Halloween is fast approaching. Besides figuring out exactly how much candy you'll need for the trick-or-treaters this year, another burning question remains: how will you dress for those adult parties and festivities? While you can always go with the tried-and-true — zombies, vampires, and superheroes — may we suggest something a little more timely? We took a look at the most popular topical costumes being sold by retailers, and added in a few of our own ideas for homemade get-ups as well. It's safe to sa