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Some of our towns have interesting names. But what is the story behind the name? We did some research and found out.

Every state has those cities with odd names that, if you're not from there, you will say incorrectly. Here are seven cities in Texas that out-of-state visitors will not get right. Spoiler alert, three are in East Texas.

East Texas has its share of hidden treasures, and this is another intriguing link to history that's easy to miss. Can you spot the ghost mural at this old soda bottling plant?

Two East Texas cities are gaining attention for having great shops, good hotel prices, and pretty flowers, and that could mean more visitors are on their way to check it all out. Tyler and Palestine have made a "Best Weekend Getaway" list, and we'll give them some love while we try to figure out why Lufkin and Nacogdoches were left off the list.

Palestine police recently made a counterfeit bust. There were reports of counterfeit fifty-dollar bills passed at two convenience stores last week, and officers were able to catch up with three suspects and arrest them.

Watching the movie starring Tom Hanks has become a holiday tradition for many of us, and it will no doubt appear on TV a few times this holiday season. And kids can experience a very real Polar Express right here in East Texas this weekend. The Texas State Railroad will have the Polar Express running in Palestine, and kids can even wear their PJ's to really get into the spirit.