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Can Texas Really Secede From The Union? (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:03:25 +0000

Ask any public school educated Texan that question and the answer would probably be “yes”.What do Texans think? What does the Constitution say? What has the Supreme Court ruled? Here is the scoop!

George Strait Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:30:31 +0000

In January, George Strait will head out on the road for his last tour ever (or so he says). But the King of Country won't have to worry about his pocketbook once he takes himself off the touring circuit. He just invested in a San Antonio, Texas golf course to guarantee it.

Texas Mom Arrested for Allowing Her Kids to Play Outside (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:55:39 +0000

I remember as a child spending an entire day playing in the woods and fields near my home. Coming home only to eat a few times during the day. I’m not sure how I would feel if the police showed up to arrest my parents for allowing that. La Porte is pretty close to home [...]

Houston Welcomes A Future Star This Day in Country Music – August 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:28:18 +0000

I’m from the Houston area and am constantly reminded of the history that comes from this part of the country. 2007 – Vince Gill, Mel Tillis and Ralph Emery are announced by the Country Music Association as the year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees during a ceremony at the Hall of Fame in [...]

The Top 10 Song in Texas — Can Cody Johnson Band Get Back to No. 1?

Buddy Logan — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:36:43 +0000

It’s time once again to check out the Texas Regional Radio Report‘s list of the biggest songs in Texas. Can Wade Bowen hold the top spot for two straight weeks, or were Aaron Watson, Whiskey Myers or Cody Johnson able rally up enough spins to unseat him? Click through and see your favorite song lands this week.

Voters Head to the Polls for Texas Primary

Jen Austin — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:06:42 +0000

Have you voted yet? Election officials in Angelina County say more than 5600 people voted early, in the two weeks prior to today’s primary.

The race for Angelina County Sheriff is one to watch. On the Republican side voters will choose between Allen Hill and Greg Sanches. Jim Hodges runs unopposed as a Democrat for Sheriff.

The polls are open from 7am to 7pm today, so let your voice be heard. Voting is a good way to get out of the office and stretch your legs, and my political science teachers in high school and college always used to tell me it’s my civic duty to get out there and fill out a ballot. The candidates are waiting for us to decide their fate.

Super Fan Makes 4 Super Shots! (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:08:03 +0000

Mavs fan Fisher Floyd swishes 4 shots at Mavs game during half time including a half court shot! This video from 2009 is still fun to watch! Think you could stand up to the pressure? Check it out!

PETA Targets City of Turkey for a Vegan-Friendly Name Change [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:47:53 +0000

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, does some good work, but it’s the organization’s more absurd stunts that often make headlines — and this one is a prime example.

Citing the suffering of turkeys during the Thanksgiving season, PETA sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas and asked him to change the town’s name to the tofu-based meat alternative “Tofurky” instead.

375-Pound Shark Jumps Into Fisherman's Boat [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:56:10 +0000

Some may say that Texas fisherman Jason Kresse caught a shark, but when the 375-lb. sea creature jumped into his boat early last Monday, it kind of caught him instead.

The 29-year-old Freeport resident was out fishing for a red snapper with two coworkers about 50 miles off the Gulf of Mexico coast when they felt something hit the side of the boat. A few seconds later, the mammoth Mako was thrashing around inside the boat, much to Kresse and his posse's surprise.

Miranda And Blake Getting Married In Texas – Not Oklahoma

Danny Merrell — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:27:08 +0000

We've known for quite a while now that Miranda and Blake would be getting married this year on May 14th.

We've also been led to believe that the wedding would take place in Blake's home state of Oklahoma. Shelton hails from Ada, Oklahoma and Miranda Lambert is originally from Lindale, Texas, however, both Miranda and Blake have been living in the Sooner state.

Willie Nelson Has to Sing in Court As Part of Pot Plea Bargain Deal

Danny Merrell — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:07:45 +0000

Last November, Willie Nelson was arrested after border control agents smelled a marijuana-like odor (surprise, surprise) coming out of the singer's tour bus, and then found the 77-year old in possession of six grams of the wacky tobacco.

Well, now it's time for Willie to face the judge, and he may well be bringing his six string with him when he does.

Quit Complaining – It Could Be A Lot Colder [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:51:12 +0000

I know it has been cold…very cold for our little corner of the world. However, at least it’s not 40 below zero. Strange things happen at that temperature. Even steaming hot water can’t survive–although this guy didn’t need to disrespect our Lone Star State.