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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 [...]

Grieving Mom Prays to Hear Dead Son's Heart, Gets a 'Miracle' [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:53:02 +0000

On Christmas Day last year, 16 year old Caleb Beaver of Mississippi died, the result of two strokes that he suddenly suffered on December 23rd. According to a report from TV station WLOX, his parents, April and Owen, decided to allow Caleb’s organs to become part of the donor program. A few weeks following her [...]

Legitimate Baldness Cure Just 2 Years Away?!

Danny Merrell — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:36:22 +0000

I haven’t been this excited since I got to sleep in after 8am…and that was a long time ago. Could a real, medical cure for baldness be on the horizon? Now, I know that there are alternatives to hair loss out there…hair replacement – can you say $$$$, toupees – yeah, that looks natural, and [...]

Save Some Cash by Pre-Registering for the Oldest Town in Texas Biker Rally & BBQ Cook Off

Andree Valentine — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:14:24 +0000

The 4th Annual Oldest Town in Texas Motorcycle Rally & BBQ Cook Off returns to the Nacogdoches County Expo Center, September 14-16!

This annual event attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country, while some of the best cook off teams in the state will compete and sample their best BBQ food to the public!

Report: Russian Attack Sub Patrolled Undetected in Gulf of Mexico

Danny Merrell — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:33:25 +0000

Hurricanes may not be the only thing we should be concerned about in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to a report in the publication - 'Washington Free Beacon' - a Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine armed with long-range cruise missiles operated undetected for several weeks in June and July of this year in the Gulf of Mexico.

Two Reported Dead in College Station Shooting

KICKS 105 — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:35:39 +0000

Police confirm two people have died after today’s shooting near the Texas A&M campus. KBTX reports the gunman is in custody. KBTX reports Brazos County Constable Brian Bachmann, along with a male civilian, have died as a result of their injuries sustained during the shooting, which reportedly came from a nearby house with an automatic [...]

Time To Get Muddy!!! [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:25:40 +0000

Kicks 105 welcomes the Great Texas Mud Race to the Nacogdoches Expo Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday August 3rd and 4th. The Great Texas Mud Race has evolved into one of the largest, and most competitive professional mud race competitions in the country.GTMR features both fast track mud drag racing, and incredible bog track racing [...]

Family Crisis Center Wins in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good

Danny Merrell — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:22:19 +0000

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas will be getting a new Toyota vehicle to help with their organization compliments of Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program...and compliments of you.

Lufkin Little Leaguers One Step Away from World Series

Danny Merrell — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:04:34 +0000

What a game of some mighty titans. Lufkin took on Lamar, which has been to several World Series in the past years, for the deciding game of the East Texas Region Championship and both teams put on a hitting clinic, but in the end, Lufkin wins 10-8. Going deep for Lufkin were Dillon McDuffie, Colton [...]

Dallas Cowboy and Former Lufkin Panther Football Player Dez Bryant Arrested

Andree Valentine — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:40:13 +0000

TMZ reports that Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Dez Bryant was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge earlier today (July 16) in DeSoto, TX. Details are sparse and still unclear, but USA today reports that Bryant was arrested after turning himself in and that the incident involved a woman he was romantically involved with*. He [...]

Lufkin Thieves Caught Red-Handed Thanks to Unintended 9-1-1 Call

Danny Merrell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:05:41 +0000

Dumb = Committing a crime. Dumber = Inadvertently dialing someone while you are committing the crime. Dumbest = That someone you dialed is the 9-1-1 dispatch. According to the Lufkin Police Department, just after midnight Wednesday morning, officers responded to the area of Daniel McCall and College Drive for a possible in-progress theft. How did [...]

Community Gathers in Wells to Help Kids Involved in Tragic Accident

Danny Merrell — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:55:21 +0000

Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful. ~Author Unknown

There will be a huge event in Wells today benefitting the family of David and Davion Stone. 12-year-old David was killed when the motorized scooter he was riding was struck by a vehicle. His younger brother Davion has been in a Shreveport hospital receiving treatment.

SFA Lumberjack Pitcher Alex Moshier Signs With Tampa Bay Rays

Andree Valentine — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:52:52 +0000

Some exciting news for Lumberjacks fans - A member of the 2011-2012 Stephen F. Austin baseball team has signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays!

Senior relief pitcher Alex Moshier, originally from Nederland, TX, signed a deal last week with the Major League Team and left Texas yesterday to start training with the team's coaching staff.

14th Annual Pineywoods Women in the Outdoors This Saturday in Lufkin

Andree Valentine — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:48:36 +0000

Ladies, do you and your friends enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing, fly fishing, dutch oven cooking, shooting, self-defense techniques or camping?

If you love the outdoors, or if you'd like to try some of these fun activities, the Pine Island Hunting Club and the National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to give you a chance to try a variety of classes this Saturday (June 16th) from 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m!

Texas Dad Uses Bare Hands to Kill Man Abusing His Daughter

Danny Merrell — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:45:36 +0000

According to news reports, a man from Shiner, Texas walked into his home to discover a man allegedly molesting the homeowner's 4 year-old daughter.

The father of the girl approached the man, separated him from his daughter, and then punched him several times in the head.

Cheering Mom Arrested at Daughter's Graduation [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:56:05 +0000

Is it wrong to cheer for your child at their graduation? Well, it landed this mom in jail last weekend! After being warned not to cheer for the graduates walking down to receive their diplomas or possibly be thrown out, Shannon let her excitement out anyways, WPDE reports. But she wasn’t thrown out for cheering. She was arrested! Read [...]

Top 6 Things to See and do This Saturday at the 23rd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches

Andree Valentine — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:55:34 +0000

The Texas Blueberry Festival in downtown Nacogdoches has been a crowd favorite for years. Presented by Brookshire Brothers and produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, the numerous volunteers have been organizing one of the best (and tastiest!) community events for the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding areas. This year, there are a handful of FREE activities to do and amazing performances to see, so come on out to the 23rd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival this Saturday in downtown Nacogdoches from 8am to 4pm.

Two East Texans Inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Danny Merrell — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:30:36 +0000

Tommy Martin of Hemphill and Lonnie Stanley of Huntington were inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Athens this past Saturday night. About 100 family and friends were on hand to watch the presentation and the videos that showed their accomplishments and legacy. The two were the twenty-third and twenty-fourth inductees into [...]

Adorable Little Girl Imitates her Father During NBA Playoffs – Must See! [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:41:44 +0000

I came across this video on YouTube when I was searching for NBA Playoff Highlights, and I’ve probably watched it a good 10 times! The video shows a man, watching an NBA Playoff game intensely and getting angry at a missed travel called. His young daughter imitates his every move, sometimes to a fault, but [...]

Hudson Lady Hornets Heading to State Championship Game!!

Danny Merrell — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:21:59 +0000

The Hudson Lady Hornets put up four early runs in their state semifinal game against the West Lady Trojans and they made it hold up en route to a 5-2 victory and a berth into the class 3A state championship game.