East Texas

The push to bring legal gambling to Texas has been going on for years now. Will it finally happen this year?

A Texas group is working to save Texas historical sites, including one in Longview.

We can't get regular light bulbs for our homes anymore because of a government ban. But that ban isn't strong enough to prevent us from using these lights this holiday.

Believe it or not, we are already discussing Thanksgiving plans in East Texas. Who will be hosting? Where will it be? What dishes should everyone bring, etc? I know my Mom, Sister, and I discussed this last weekend. Despite how crazy things may seem right now, this will be a good reminder of how much we all have for which to be grateful. That being said, inflation has raised the costs of practically everything. So there is concern that, for some families, funding Thanksgiving dinner this year may be a bit more of a challenge.

Trick-or-treating is a yearly tradition for the young 'uns and young at heart alike every year. Here's why I believe it sadly could be coming to end.

I will no longer tolerate the disrespect given to candy corn every year around Halloween.

Lots of paranormal activity happens here.

Playing the Texas Lottery is fun but does have its restrictions. There are a couple of loopholes to get around those restrictions that Texas lawmakers want to close.

Laws can get outdated. Laws can be forgotten. But you can still put in jail if you violate them.

We know a lot of non-Texans are moving into our state and we will welcome them. But those non-Texans need to learn one important thing before moving here.

Nostalgia is great. East Texans want these beloved retailers to reopen.

There are so many delicious food options in East Texas, here is a look at the best hole in the wall restaurants located near Tyler, Texas and surrounding areas.