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Best Summer Camps Near Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:43:56 +0000

If summer hasn’t started yet for you and your family, it will soon. A lot of people are wondering how they can keep their kids entertained this summer, all while staying sane. But what a lot of people don’t know is that there are summer camps all around Tyler that are going on all summer [...]

Where To Get Your Mother's Day Flowers in the Tyler Area

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:45 +0000

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, have you bought your gift for that special lady yet? It is time to make those flower arrangement orders. Not sure where to go to get those beautiful flowers? Here is a list of five great Tyler area flower shops that can help you out. My friend was babysitting a [...]

Annual Carnival Returns to Broadway Square Mall Parking Lot

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:06:43 +0000

That is right, the carnival that is located in the Broadway Square mall in Tyler, Texas is back! Spring brings lots of good things, but this may be the best. Why should you head out to this carnival? Do you hate fun or something?This carnival holds a cliff notes version of the larger East Texas [...]

What Is Considered Cheating To You? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:14:38 +0000

There was a lot of traffic through the studio this afternoon, while playing Hyper Hi-Lo today and one of the conversations that was brought into the studio for discussion by a few staffers was the subject of cheating. At issue was, exactly what is cheating. Women have a different definition than men and then again [...]

Soldiers Give Mother's Day Gifts That Will Never Be Forgotten [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:37:11 +0000

When you have a loved one who is away at war, any holiday without them is tough. For mothers it can be especially tough on Mothers Day. But sometimes with a lot of luck and love, these mothers get the gift of a lifetime. We were searching the web trying to narrow down the best [...]

What Gifts NOT to Give on Mother's Day

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:38:46 +0000

Spring means it is time to start thinking about the mothers in you life. Showing love and gratitude to the women that have devoted so much to raising and caring for their children deserve worthy gifts. Here is a quick list of the gifts that are NOT worthy of these women. 1. Appliances or Cleaning [...]

Jase Robertson from 'Duck Dynasty' is Coming to East Texas This Month

Amy Austin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:15:04 +0000

Duck Dynasty‘s Jase Robertson and his wife, Missy, will be at the Full Armor Christian Academy “Live Loud Outdoors Family Expo” in Henderson on Saturday, April 27, at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center. Full Armor Christian Academy is a non-denominational school located in Henderson, with grades kindergarten through 8th. This first-time, community wide event [...]

East Texas Weekend Happenings: March 29-31

Lucky Larry — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:25:11 +0000

Spring has sprung all across East Texas and it's the time of the year that many East Texans get out of the house and look for something to do outdoors. Planning something outdoors this weekend though could be a bit chancy though because Mother Nature has plans to water her garden all weekend! If you don't mind dodging some hit or miss showers all weekend get out and check out these events:

Recipes For the Perfect Easter Dinner

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:11:59 +0000

Why fight the crowds this Easter Sunday? Don’t go to a restaurant, cook at home. Nothing can finish off an Easter spent with family better than sitting down for a home cooked meal. Don’t know what to make? Well, let us help you. Don’t go searching through that old and dusty cook book, here are [...]

Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend in East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:18:31 +0000

This year has flown by, it's already almost Easter weekend. The infamous Easter Bunny will be making his way to East Texas and leaving eggs all around for kids to find! This is a kids favorite holiday because they get to hunt eggs and find candy, and not get in trouble for eating it all! Here are some local Easter egg events going on this Easter weekend.

'Food Stamps' for Pets Becomes a Reality in New York [POLL]

Fish — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:42:10 +0000

This is a big wow for me because I would have never even thought of food stamps for pets. But there is one organization pushing for this to come true. Look, we all understand there are difficult times ahead of us and many of us are still going through tough times now in our current [...]

'To This Day' Project Spotlights Bullying, Goes Viral in Two Days [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:45:29 +0000

Bullying has become some what of a disease across the world. Kids everywhere are being picked on at school, online, even at home. It's a really sad epidemic that has taken lives of kids everywhere. Sure it may just mess up someones day, or ruin their school career. But one thing people may not realize is the effect it has on someone for the rest of their lives. You will need a box of tissues handy to make it through this video.

Study Says Turning Off Violent TV May Lead to Less Violent Children [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:29:03 +0000

With the rash of school shootings, school-yard fights, and general mayhem in our children’s lives, where can we look for a solution? One research team says turning off violent TV shows could be the cure for this violence. How can you take what these researchers found and help your kids? Though no study has come [...]

It's National Pancake Day, So Celebrate With Free Pancakes!

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:53:05 +0000

Today is National Pancake Day at IHOP! It’s one of my favorite holiday’s of the year. Why? Because I get to celebrate with a free stack of pancakes. Visit any IHOP until 10 p.m. today to get a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes. Everyone who walks through the door gets a stack, only [...]

Tyler's Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Dance is Saturday Night

Lucky Larry — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:02:27 +0000

If you’ve got a child you know it’s all about those little moments, the little moments that have a lasting impression on both you and your child and you have the opportunity to create quite a few of those moments and memories during the annual Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dance. This year’s dance will be held [...]

Child Gets Suspended for Hello Kitty Bubble 'Gun' + School Calls Her a Terrorist Threat [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:30:12 +0000

With all of the school shootings and gun violence lately, Americans are taking guns very seriously. While it is a good thing that people and schools are starting to pay much more attention to gun violence, there is a line that needs to be drawn. Maybe the story of this kindergartener will help shine a light on that line.

Is A Longer School Year For Students On the Way? [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:15:49 +0000

Growing up, the things that I always looked forward to the most about school was the breaks. I got about a week for Thanksgiving, 2-3 for Christmas, a week for spring break, and then about 2.5 months for summer. Summer break was my favorite for obvious reasons. Well, it's a good thing that I got out when I did because it looks like longer school years will be here before we know it.

Sandy Hook Survivors Record Song for Charity [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:18:37 +0000

While the tragedy of Sandy Hook elementary shook the nation to its core, there is no way to imagine what the students who survived are feeling. It's hard to find words to describe what they are going through. Instead of finding words to help, they used music. You're going to want to have a box of tissues handy.

Tree Tyler Day – Volunteers Needed

Lucky Larry — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:01:42 +0000

Barbara Bass, the mayor of the City of Tyler, has a goal of planting 5000 trees within the city in five years and the city is on track to meet that goal, but is in need of volunteers to help obtain it though.

'Bringing Home the Browns' Update — Heather Brown Opens Eyes During Coma

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:00:26 +0000

Last fall we brought you the incredible story of Sean and Heather Brown. While Sean was fighting for our country in Afghanistan, Heather was having some strange symptoms she knew she shouldn't be having during her pregnancy. She went to the hospital and ended up having baby John prematurely. and she slipped into a coma. Well four months later, Heather is starting to make great progress.