weekend

Fun and exciting weekend events await you this weekend.

Here's what's happening in East Texas this weekend.

Weekend events and happenings across East Texas.

Check out what's going on around East Texas this weekend.

Lots of fun things for the entire family to do around East Texas this weekend.

Here's a listing of some fun things to do in East Texas this weekend.

No plans yet for Labor Day weekend? Catching a high school football game tonight, or throwing a Labor Day backyard barbecue are some great last-minute ideas.  But if you want to hit the road for a little bigger adventure, these cool Texas destinations might be just the thing you need to freshen up your social media pages.

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer! Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day for that much needed three day weekend. As you’re enjoying the weekend with family and friends, remember what Memorial Day is really about! It’s a day to remember the men and women who have died while serving and protecting our country.

It’s festival time in East Texas, and we love the ones that are built around food! The 5th annual Tamale Festival happens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Old Settlers Park in Diboll. They’ll have plenty of children’s activities, live entertainment, and of course food. How many tamales do you think you can eat? Have you been practicing? You’ll have the chance to show off your eating skills at

Could ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ be the surprise blockbuster of the summer? Critics certainly seem to think so. The James Franco vehicle, which serves as a reboot of the classic ‘Apes’ franchise, is receiving strong reviews thus far – or at least stronger than most had expected.