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David Casarez, an engineer and web developer, moved from Texas to California's Silicon Valley in the hopes of working in the tech industry.

A Wisconsin man has lost his hands and legs after he likely received "the lick of death" from a dog, People reports.

Thinking of names for kids and pets seems kinda boring compared to the fun people have naming boats. Boat owners can come up with some doozies, and it makes us curious about the best ones you've seen around East Texas. Send 'em in!

There is a 'blood emergency' and the American Red Cross is asking for help, as well as giving out a small token of appreciation for those who answer the call.

A Washington man's new car may have contributed to his mother's death in the oddest of ways.

School is getting ready to start up again, and students are getting excited about new friends, new teachers, new backpacks, and a brand new start. And there's this not-so-happy news that Texas ranks among the lowest in the US for SAT scores, so we gotta buckle down. There is one bright spot.

If you want to cut the alcohol and really remember that first date, we've got some alcohol-free summer date ideas that will definitely be memorable enough to lead to date number two.

This could very well be your dream job. A Texas-based company is looking for someone to test mattresses and write about the experience on social media. If you want a job taking naps, you've got a few days left to apply.

East Texas seems to be taking a break from the big festivals right now, and that's probably because it's too darned hot to spend much time outside walking around on purpose. When the weather cools off the festivals will get cranked up again, and we've got the preview.

The graves of East Texas veterans will be decorated with wreaths again this December, and now is the time to do the planning to make sure no graves get skipped. Lufkin alone has 600 graves to honor.

The very charitable JJ Watt is at it again, this time donating money to the family of a firefighter who died in a blaze that hit very close to home...for both of them. This GUY. After all of the help during Hurricane Harvey relief, this is one more reason to love JJ Watt.

When they pass out those peanuts mid-flight it feels like we've hit the lotto. We might never eat nuts on the ground, but in the air, they taste SO good! As of August 1st on Southwest Airlines the peanuts are gone, and we've got one big reason why they'll be missed.