The fireworks stands have suddenly popped up everywhere across Angelina County and all of East Texas. It's the law that fireworks can only be sold between June 24 and July 4th, so that draws a crowd of stands in a short time. Now is the time to buy.
Stop the presses! Cancel all previously scheduled activities! Use a sick day! Mark your calendar!
A day like no other day is about to make landfall. A cultural event so stimulating that even your family and friends will be envious if they don't participate.
It's not such a big deal in Arizona, Rhode Island, or Oregon, but nothing says...
Raise your hand if you went to the "Outlaw Monster Truck Spectacular" at Speedarama Raceway in Lufkin last week. You know, there are certain things in life that are just eerily fascinating to be around. For me -- it's a train whistle, jet engine, and -- M O N S T E R T R U C K S!
Don't want anyone laughing too loudly at me, but when it comes to selecting fruits and vegetable at the grocery store ( "supermarket" to others), I have the propensity to agitate other shoppers because of my diligence in selecting just the right peach, or cucumber. Will spend a grand total of five minutes buying hot sauce, dog food, sunflower seeds, a box of detergent, and bug spray. Then spend the next half hour or so, foraging through the tomato bin to insure the firm ones with no dents make it safely into my shopping cart.
I bought my dad some BBQ dry rubs and a Texas Rangers shirt for Father's Day. And you?
On the off chance that you can afford to get Dad a new car, these are the ones he would prefer. You might be surprised!
Why Flag Day is not an official federal holiday like Independence Day is beyond me, but you should know that June 14 is "Flag Day", commemorating the adoption of the U.S. Flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
President Woodrow Wilson, back in 1916, was the first to sign a proclamation establishing "Flag Day", and Congress agreed to back the cause in 1949.
For the first time in Lufkin, Outlaw Monster trucks will be performing at Speedarama Raceway in Lufkin on Friday night at 7:30 pm at the Monster Truck Night of Fire and Thrills Spectacular!
Well, the 23rd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival is almost here (June 9), and as you make your way through the spectacular maze of festivities in downtown Nacogdoches, don't forget to say hello to the sheriff manning patrol on the grounds from sunrise to sunset.
Hear ye, Hear ye....
This one is strictly for the ladies, and there is not much time left to get registered. Mark your calendars now for the 'Strut Your Stuff' event on June 16 at Pine Island Hunting Club in Lufkin. Hosted by the Pineywoods Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors program, this 14th annual affair for women at least 18 years old (14-17 years of age if accompanied by a parent or guardian) should be a....humdinger!
Did you know that blueberries are one of natures antioxidants in the fight against cancer? And, that's only one reason for you to attend the 23rd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival in downtown Nacogdoches this Saturday, June 9th from 8 a.m.-4 p.m! Of course, you don't want to miss the delicious food, and live entertainment right?
Friday June 1st (TODAY!) is National Doughnut Day. If you live in a place that has them, Krispy Kreme locations across the nation will be celebrating by offering a free…doughnut of any variety, no purchase necessary.
