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Black Friday Fights 2012 — Where America Brings Out the Worst of Itself [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:39:07 +0000

Trivia question: Where is the one place on Earth where you can count on people gathering around a table, thanking God for all they have, only to see these same people -- a few hours later, mind you -- embarrass themselves and cause mass chaos to save a few bucks?

Why, the United States of America, of course.

What is Your Favorite Thanksgiving Pie? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:02:08 +0000

Here at the radio station yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving with the entire staff, everything was prepared by someone from the station and was great - from the turkey and dressing to the mashed potatoes, greens, corn and rolls - it was all great. However, what I think stole the show was the selection of desserts that were offered to us!

Fun Facts About the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:30:34 +0000

The 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to air on CBS this Thanksgiving Day. The parade has become somewhat of a staple for families across the country. All of the amazing balloons, floats, and performances bring in millions of viewers each year to celebrate Thanksgiving. There are a lot of interesting facts about the parade and its 86 year history. Check 'em out!

Turkey: Smoked, Oven Roasted or Fried? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:02:57 +0000

With Thanksgiving coming up Thursday, the annual radio station Thanksgiving lunch with the staff and family is coming up tomorrow afternoon and of course the main dish at the luncheon will be turkey. But how that turkey gets prepared for us was up for a great debate! When the topic first came up, the turkey [...]

We Consume HOW Many Calories at Thanksgiving?

Jen Austin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:30:46 +0000

The season of eating continues this week.

We stuffed our faces full of candy at Halloween, and now it's on to the big Thanksgiving meal. This Thursday we'll sit around the TV watching the Cowboys' game and graze all day on turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course that green bean casserole with the crunchy onions on top that seems to find its way to most tables.

Have you ever put down the fork long enough to count the calories? Prepare yourself for the shock!

Local Garage Sale to Benefit 'Bringing Home the Browns' Family

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:20:06 +0000

A while back we brought you the incredible story of the Brown family. The story consists of a local military husband,Sean, rushing home to his pregnant wife Heather who was sent into a coma after and emergency C-section. Their story continues to touch people all over the nation, but especially the locals. And one lady is going out of her way to help the Brown family this holiday season.

Five Things You Only Eat During Thanksgiving + Christmas

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:00:56 +0000

The holidays are known for their abundance of food. We prepare ourselves all year for this time of the year. It is as if the amount of food for those fortunate enough never ceases to stop. But, after this time the food we stuffed ourselves with will not show up on our plate until the following year. What foods are you looking forward to this year?

Thanksgiving Brings Travel and Health Hazards

Lucky Larry — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:02:20 +0000

In a week many Americans will be joining their families at the over-stuffed and over-sized dinner table celebrating Thanksgiving with a feast of food and sharing many memories of years past and what's happened to them over the last year and then either watching football or playing board games after their mid-afternoon nap! But how are all of these families getting together?

2012 Black Friday Deals + Business Hours in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:13:41 +0000

Black Friday is only a week away and it's time to start preparing. We gave you tips on how to do well on your Black Friday shopping, but how can you do that if you don't know where the best deals are? Here is a list of when the biggest stores in Tyler will be opening, along with some of their awesome savings. Just click on the links to see even more holiday deals.

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:53 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time of fellowship with friends and family, and reminiscing about all the blessings you have. But the day after Thanksgiving has kind of become a holiday in itself. Black Friday has become a culture phenomenon and it's only getting bigger. Everyone is out shopping for the best deal on all of their favorite things. If you're brave enough to face the crazies, you're going to need to have some tricks up your sleeve.

Retailers Starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day: Good or Bad [POLL]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:15:48 +0000

The day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. Stores put out their lowest prices and best deals of the year and millions of people everywhere sit out until midnight just to get these deals. Well, this year retailers are starting Black Friday early this year, and a lot of people aren't too sure about it.

Greenberg Turkey Season is Upon Us — How to Order Yours

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:34:12 +0000

It is the time of year to treat yourself to the delicacies of the season. World-famous Greenberg Turkeys, made right here in Tyler, are local and delicious. With Thanksgiving and Christmas at the door step, have you ordered your smoked turkey yet? Greenberg is not just a family tradition for the Greenbergs, it is now [...]

Show Us Your Bird and Win $50

Marcie Pink — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:00:09 +0000

Okay-- We had a great time coming up with this contest! Send us a picture of your Thanksgiving "Bird" and/or meal because face it, we love to see yummy food. You worked hard to cook yourself up a beast of some sort and probably did an awesome job (yes you can invite us over for leftover -- we'll eat 'em up!)

Thanksgiving Classic – WKRP Turkey Drop [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:06 +0000

Thanksgiving can't go by without sharing the classic clip from WKRP!

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch. [...]

Make Thanksgiving Dinner From Scratch with This Recipe Roundup

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:08:13 +0000

Feeling up for a challenge this Thanksgiving? Sick of the canned cranberry sauce and the pre-made, store-bought turkey? Try cooking an entire feast for your family… from scratch! Let’s face it, in the end, you may be a little bit worn out, but you get to eat the delicious results and bask in the light of your own accomplishment. This year, le

10 Thanksgiving Pie Disasters

Alex Zalben — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:58:26 +0000

Ah, pie. One of the great joys of Thanksgiving…that can so easily turn to abject terror if done wrong. From burnt crusts, to terrible fillings, pie is either really good, or really, really bad. Here's ten of the worst Thanksgiving pies we've ever seen. 1 Buck Hunt We're torn about what makes this [...]

Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas Inspired By Stadium Foods

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:57 +0000

Thanksgiving is traditionally a day when people come together with the ones they love to share a unified sentiment….and also eat like pigs and watch sports. If the Pilgrims and Native Americans had RVs and Qwik-Cook Grills in Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 1620s, they’d have dined on turducken and watched a lacrosse rivalry game while unbuckling their Colonial belts.

Since Thanks

Walmart to Beat 'Black Midnight' With 10 p.m. Opening on Thanksgiving Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:03 +0000

In the midst of retailers looking to start traditional Black Friday festivities at the first possible moment the Friday after Thanksgiving, Walmart is expected to announce that it will do them one better. The company has decided to open at 10 p.m. the night of Thanksgiving, so its customers can get an “early” start on shopping.

Deep Fried Turkey Accidents – Our Top 5 [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:36:07 +0000

I've never personally tried to deep fry a turkey, but I have tasted one and I must say, they really are good. I'm just not sure that they are worth all the potential problems? I mean, losing your house or life over a bird seems a little over the top for me. Before you decide [...]