THE ROCK OF EAST TEXAS » The Best of Tyler & Longview http://96xrocks.com Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Top Tyler Shops For Your Christmas or New Years Dress http://96xrocks.com/top-tyler-shops-for-your-christmas-or-new-years-dress/ http://96xrocks.com/top-tyler-shops-for-your-christmas-or-new-years-dress/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:25:42 +0000 Nora Schreiber http://knue.com/?p=178388 It is a girl's favorite time of year. Not only do we ladies get to give and receive gifts, we get to go shopping. One of the more fun holiday shopping excursions is to find the perfect Christmas party and New Years celebration dresses. But, where are the best places to look around town?

]]> http://96xrocks.com/top-tyler-shops-for-your-christmas-or-new-years-dress/feed/ 0 Steven A Johnson, Flickr The Sideshow Tragedy are Taking Over Tyler This Saturday http://96xrocks.com/a-tragedy-plays-at-the-coffin-shop/ http://96xrocks.com/a-tragedy-plays-at-the-coffin-shop/#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:45:33 +0000 Nora Schreiber http://96xrocks.com/?p=164877 Austin's The Sideshow Tragedy are coming to Tyler on Saturday night, November 3rd. If you have not set  weekend plans yet, come out to the Coffin Shop in downtown Tyler. If you do have plans, change them. Here is a little peek at what is roaring our way. 

]]> http://96xrocks.com/a-tragedy-plays-at-the-coffin-shop/feed/ 0 The Sideshow Tragedy, Facebook It's 'National Cheeseburger Day' — Who Has the Best Cheeseburger in East Texas? [POLL] http://96xrocks.com/its-national-cheeseburger-day-who-has-the-best-cheeseburger-in-east-texas-poll/ http://96xrocks.com/its-national-cheeseburger-day-who-has-the-best-cheeseburger-in-east-texas-poll/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:10:40 +0000 Jeff Evans http://96xrocks.com/?p=153429 Today,Sept. 18, is 'National Cheeseburger Day.' Not sure why we have just have one day out of the year to celebrate the greatness that is the cheeseburger, but my hat is off to whoever is responsible for making it nationally recognized!

I would love to know who you think has the best cheeseburger in town? Click and take our poll. You may just decide where I go for lunch today!

]]> http://96xrocks.com/its-national-cheeseburger-day-who-has-the-best-cheeseburger-in-east-texas-poll/feed/ 0 Pink Sherbet Photography, Flickr East Texas BBQ Joint Puts Tyler on 'The Best BBQ Cities' List [POLL] http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-bbq-joint-puts-tyler-on-the-best-bbq-cities-list-poll/ http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-bbq-joint-puts-tyler-on-the-best-bbq-cities-list-poll/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:25:40 +0000 Jeff Evans http://96xrocks.com/?p=142547 When you think of award winning BBQ you most likely think of towns like Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis or Austin. You may not think Tyler can stack up to those heavy hitters, but think again! Website Livability.com released a list of the 'Top 10 BBQ Cities' and Stanley's Famous Pitt BBQ on Beckham is one of the BBQ joints that helped Tyler make the list! In fact, Tyler is in the top 5 - thank you very much!

]]> http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-bbq-joint-puts-tyler-on-the-best-bbq-cities-list-poll/feed/ 0 Facebook Larry Williams Gives Directions to Motel 6 in Longview [VIDEO] http://96xrocks.com/larry-williams-gives-directions-to-motel-6-in-longview-video/ http://96xrocks.com/larry-williams-gives-directions-to-motel-6-in-longview-video/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:40:48 +0000 Chris Cobb http://96xrocks.com/?p=120490 If you have never heard Larry Williams give to directions to Motel 6 in Longview, then you are about to become part of a special underground group that has had the privilege of being part of a local viral video that has been floating around before YouTube, or the Internet really, was common place.

]]> http://96xrocks.com/larry-williams-gives-directions-to-motel-6-in-longview-video/feed/ 0 YouTube What is the Best Beer for Beating the Texas Heat? [POLL] http://96xrocks.com/what-is-the-best-beer-for-beating-the-texas-heat-poll/ http://96xrocks.com/what-is-the-best-beer-for-beating-the-texas-heat-poll/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:28:00 +0000 Chris Cobb http://96xrocks.com/?p=108989 To quote Les Claypool from Primus, "I ain't nothin' special.  I'm your average kind of man.  I like a frosty barley-pop, and I'll drink 'em out the can." It doesn't matter to me if it's out of a can, bottle or keg. Ice cold beer has always been a staple for bea

]]> http://96xrocks.com/what-is-the-best-beer-for-beating-the-texas-heat-poll/feed/ 0 Ryan Pierse, Getty Images Things To Do This Weekend In East Texas http://96xrocks.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-east-texas/ http://96xrocks.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-east-texas/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:23:14 +0000 lesliereynolds http://96xrocks.com/?p=15848 For those of us who have grown up in East Texas, we know that Tyler can be kind of dull on the weekends. But if you do a little research like we did, you'd be surprised at the things actually going on around town. So to spare you from sitting at home being a couch potato all weekend long, we put together a list of things going on around East Texas.

]]> http://96xrocks.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-east-texas/feed/ 0 Best Bathrooms in Tyler http://96xrocks.com/best-bathrooms-in-tyler/ http://96xrocks.com/best-bathrooms-in-tyler/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:31:28 +0000 Jeff Evans http://96xrocks.com/?p=13817 If you're anything like me, you avoid using public bathrooms at all cost. If you could - you would take your potty like this little one in the picture -- however, when the need arises, you have no choice to use the dreaded public restroom. Th

]]> http://96xrocks.com/best-bathrooms-in-tyler/feed/ 0 DebMomof3, Flickr Halloween Parties and Events in Tyler/Longview – Our Top Five http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-halloween-events/ http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-halloween-events/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:53:21 +0000 CJ http://96xrocks.com/?p=13757 Candy, costumes, and more candy. Halloween is a favorite among kids. Dressing up as their favorite super hero or Disney channel star is a must. But we also want to keep it safe for the kids and even maybe a little something for the adults

]]> http://96xrocks.com/east-texas-halloween-events/feed/ 0 Best Places to Go Swimming in Tyler & Longview – Jeff's Top Five http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-tyler-longview-jeffs-top-five/ http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-tyler-longview-jeffs-top-five/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:52:18 +0000 Jeff Evans http://96xrocks.com/?p=8554 One thing is for sure, Summer is officially here!

The above normal temperatures we've been experiencing the past few weeks has had everyone heading for either the air conditioning, or the pool!

This got me to thinking about the top 5 places in East Texas to go swimming!

]]> http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-tyler-longview-jeffs-top-five/feed/ 0 TransformGrace, Flickr Best Gifts To Give on Father's Day – Our Top Five http://96xrocks.com/best-gifts-to-give-on-fathers-day-our-top-five/ http://96xrocks.com/best-gifts-to-give-on-fathers-day-our-top-five/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:53:45 +0000 Marcie Pink http://96xrocks.com/?p=8184 Looking to get dad something a little nicer than a tie?  The following gift ideas may not necessarily be nicer, but they certainly show more thought!

When doing research for this post, I planned on searching the internet for cool gift ideas.  Little did I know, my first Google search would bring me to a one stop shopping ground!  The items at gifts.com are perfect!  I would appreciate getting any of them as a Fathers Day gift!  My personal favorites after the jump.

]]> http://96xrocks.com/best-gifts-to-give-on-fathers-day-our-top-five/feed/ 0 bee9, Flickr Best Places To Take Dad on Father's Day – Our Rockin' Top 5 http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-our-rockin-top-5/ http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-our-rockin-top-5/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:47:38 +0000 Jeff Evans http://96xrocks.com/?p=8145 Father's Day is coming up on June 19th this year. Dad's can often times be tough to buy for. Sometimes it's because dad doesn't really want or need anything in particular. Another reason dear old dad can be tough to buy for is the price tag on the things they would love to have. Cars, lawn equipment, and things like hi-tech gadgets can be costly to say the least. I've put together a list of not only gifts to buy for dad, but also a few things you can do with him to let him know he's appreciated! More after the jump.

]]> http://96xrocks.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-our-rockin-top-5/feed/ 0 JeremyMcWilliams, Flickr Your Playlist for Doomsday http://96xrocks.com/your-playlist-for-doomsday/ http://96xrocks.com/your-playlist-for-doomsday/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 18:50:21 +0000 J Kay http://96xrocks.com/?p=7436 According to some crazies (radio host Harold Camping) the world is coming to an end today, May 21.  Why wait around in silence? We got this idea from a new music news source, Ultimate Classic Rock. Let our Top 10 Doomsday songs keep you company.  If the world doesn't end at least you now have a great collection of videos!  (Keep R--O-C-K-I-N after the jump)

]]> http://96xrocks.com/your-playlist-for-doomsday/feed/ 0 Flickr, Traumahawk Best Playgrounds in East Texas – Our Top Seven http://96xrocks.com/best-playgrounds-in-east-texas-top-seven/ http://96xrocks.com/best-playgrounds-in-east-texas-top-seven/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 19:02:49 +0000 J Kay http://96xrocks.com/?p=6920 Why spend your weekend shut away in your home when East Texas has so many ways to enjoy fresh air?  The temperature is perfect so pack up a picnic basket and head out to one of these family friendly locations.

Through the generosity of many private citizens and business we are fortunate enough to have several parks and recreation areas to stop and unplug for a while.  Keep reading after the jump to find out more about Tyler and Longview's playgrounds.

]]> http://96xrocks.com/best-playgrounds-in-east-texas-top-seven/feed/ 0 Sean Gallup, Getty Images Best Places in Tyler for a Bachelor Party http://96xrocks.com/best-places-tyler-bachelor-party/ http://96xrocks.com/best-places-tyler-bachelor-party/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 21:37:36 +0000 Sean Patrick http://96xrocks.com/?p=6665 They don't call it the ball and chain for nothing. Marriage is that turning point in your life to finally calm it down some.

So you have to go out with a bang. Here's the top five ways to live it up! Now of course Las Vegas is the way to go all out.

But were not all loaded enough to have our own Hangover movie. Here are our best places in Tyler for a bachelor party-- some local ideas and places to go.

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