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East Texas seems to be taking a break from the big festivals right now, and that's probably because it's too darned hot to spend much time outside walking around on purpose. When the weather cools off the festivals will get cranked up again, and we've got the preview.

Rafts and floaties have come a long way. Instead of thin-ribbed rafts and plain ole tubes, we've got flamingos, swans, avocados floating with us in the pools. And bulls!

It's always up near the top, but this time Lake Sam Rayburn not only wins the South, but our Texas gem is ranked as the best lake in all of America for catching fish.

By now the kids have probably uttered the phrase that all parents dread during the summer. “I'm bored.” Now what?! If you need help plugging up the kids' schedules this summer, we've got some cheap and free ideas.

East Texas has lots of places that draw tourists, and since we live here we should be checking them out too. We've got ideas about five great places to visit that you may have forgotten about.

Are you up for an insane burger challenge? This monster is topped with fried eggs, bacon, and more, and a Tyler restaurant has the chance to stuff your face with it this weekend.

Over a hundred Texas museums will let active duty military members and their families in free this summer, and a Nacogdoches museum is on the list.

The Stephen F. Austin basketball team is headed to Ireland! Wanna go? If you do, there's one big reason why you won't want to refer to the team as the "Jacks" while you're there. You could end up in the toilet.