Lifestyle

Who in the world would think "goat cheese and cherry" ice cream is a good idea? Not any East Texas ice cream shops. Several shops around the country are gaining attention for their crazy ice cream flavors, and meanwhile, Texas keeps churning out tradition.

It's always up near the top, but this time Lake Sam Rayburn not only wins the South, but our Texas gem is ranked as the best lake in all of America for catching fish.

First of all, thank you for listening at work. You know I love you and consider you to be a fantastic co-worker and it's with your well-being in mind that I say what I'm about to say. If your job requires you to sit, it could kill you. This is a lil scary!

It pays to take a leisurely stroll with a metal detector. One man ended up finding a 1972 high school class ring and was able to reunite that with its owner with the help of social media.

If you're active duty military or a veteran, you can score some extra discounts this 4th of July at some great spots around East Texas. Don't miss these chances to save.

I asked my neighbor Chuck what he had planned for the 4th of July, and he said, "I don't know, but my wife wants a hot dog." Of course, she does! A hot dog craving comes right along with every road trip we'll take this week and every firework we'll see. And there's a reason behind it.

By now the kids have probably uttered the phrase that all parents dread during the summer. “I'm bored.” Now what?! If you need help plugging up the kids' schedules this summer, we've got some cheap and free ideas.

Dogs just don't understand Independence Day. We know the loud booms and bangs are to show how much we love our freedom, but dogs must think the world is caving in and they're about to get some shrapnel right in the hiney. We've got some ways to help calm the doggie jitters.

The 4th of July is a week away, and we've got a big road trip weekend coming up. It's been feeling like gas prices may hit the $3 per gallon mark, but now we have reasons why that will NOT happen. Yay!

Beer Can Chicken is a staple in Texas, especially during the summer months. And now instead of laboring out there by the hot grill, you can stay in the air-conditioned house and create the same thing in the Instant Pot.

East Texas KFC restaurants are getting in on the pickle juice trend starting today. If you've been dreaming about eating fried chicken in a pickle-juice-based sauce, today is your day.

If you need an Uber ride and you're not in a big hurry, you may have an advantage soon. Uber is working on lower fares for riders who can wait a few minutes.