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Jason Kempin, Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne Welcomes New Grandchild Into the World
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are celebrating the latest addition to their family. On Tuesday April 24, their son Jack and his fiancée Lisa Stelly welcomed a new bouncing ball of joy into the world and named her Pearl. The healthy baby weighed in at 8 lbs. and 6 oz.
Ethan Miller/Getty Images East Texas Offers Plenty of Ghost Towns
Ever heard of Acol, Texas? You probably won't find it on a map now.
Texasscapes.com says Acol was a logging camp owned by Angelina County Lumber Company that actually moved on railroad cars so it could travel from forest to forest.
Just The Facts…Taken From ‘Dragnet’ Episode #32
When moving to a new city, you want to be sure that the community you are going to domicile in, has limited crime activity. Most people choose their new home because of proximity to school, church, or quickest drive to the office, but nefarious enterprising can occur anywhere at anytime, because crime has no boundaries! So, what can you do?
YouTube Chris Ethridge 1947-2012 [VIDEO]
Was saddened to learn that one of the founding members of the "country/rock" group The Flying Burrito Brothers, has died. Teaming up with Gram Parsons, formerly of the Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers were a smasher right out of the gate in '69.
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Second Annual GenTX Day Set for May 4
Next week you may be seeing college t-shirts everywhere in Texas.
Next Friday, May 4 is the second annual GenTX Day, when students across the state spend the day surrounded by people wearing college t-shirts. You'll see college t-shirts at the office and at stores and restaurants, and even teachers and staff at schools will trade the business casual clothes for big bold letters and mascot faces, all to support life after high school. All who wear the gear will be sending the message that a college education is a good investment. How does it work?
Angela Weiss, Getty Images Where Were You on ‘Record Store Day’?
We missed it! Saturday was Record Store Day! Yes, the day you could have scored big on rare vinyl. Some folks I know lean toward the real verbiage surrounding records. They include disc, donut, platter, etc...
Thought It Would Be A Routine Trip To The Gas Station, But… [VIDEO]
About three weeks have passed since I met a man while filling up the tank of my 1974 lime green Pinto with 8-track player. Have you seen me driving around the city? By the way, want to thank Dornan and Clarice who were kind enough to push me out of the Timberland/Chestnut intersection last Saturday.
The man with the Arkansas license plate on his vehicle started complaining about nothing to do here. "Been visiting relatives for four days", he said. Must have been his wife in the front seat with his two children in the back. 10 years old I'm guessing. He continued his calm rant by telling me that in the small Arkansas community where he resided, there were far more attractions to attend. His disdain for the word "Lufkin" was evident, almost as if he had just swallowed a grasshopper.
David McNew/Getty Images Just One Thing Can Ruin a Nice Day at an East Texas Lake
Ladies, have you tried on a bathing suit yet? Guys, have you told your gal how great she looks in a bathing suit yet?
It’s almost time to head to East Texas lakes like Sam Rayburn, enjoy the sunshine, hang out with friends and family, float in a boat, and grill some great food. I’ve got a friend with a lake house at Lake Cypress Springs an hour or two north of Tyler and that’s a quaint spot to relax by the water and roast marshmallows too. It all sounds like a great time, right?
Well, new research says there’s just one little thing that can ruin it for many women.
Taking The Scenic Tour of ‘East Texas’ And Beyond [VIDEO]
In the 1989 Patrick Swayze/Ben Gazzara movie "Road House", there is a scene in which Swayze's character Dalton, fires the bartender -- telling him to -- take the train.
An exceptional idea! With summer vacation looming, why not take the train to your next destination. Heck, don't even wait until summer. De-stress with a weekend get-a-away!
Oli Scarff/Getty Images Big Sale This Week Offers Bargain Books
It's time again for the Kurth Memorial Library Book Sale, where readers in East Texas put down the eReader in favor actual paper and binding. It starts Friday!
Do you think books are going the way of vinyl records? Many people have something digital now to listen to music and read books, but it seems like vinyl records and actual hard copies of books are still the top choice for the really cool people. Or at least those of us who choose to lag behind where technology is concerned.
So here's the deal if you want to browse through books, magazines, DVDs, and more this week. Many of the items are on sale for a buck or two, and some magazines are only a dime! What else can you buy for a dime these days? A tenth of a candy bar? This week you'll actually be able to use all that change that you just keep acquiring.
Xurxo Lobato, Cover, Getty Images Is Your ‘Heart’ In The Right Place?
If you are a Classic Rock junkie, and you should be, you just may be categorized as a baby boomer -- between 43-62 years old. If that's the case, a 'heart' check-up should be on one of those to-do lists in the near future. Could you be a "Sat Fat" connoisseur? A "Remote Control" king...or queen? How about an "Elevator Rider" in a two-story building? Now that I have your attention...
James Dean, Grace Kelly, The ‘Fonz’ – Think 1950′s!
Like any great Classic event, the 50's Show is sure to have a jukebox feel and sock-hop flair. Presented by Pineywoods Jamboree, tomorrow is your day to go "Back To The Future".
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