NEWSTALK 860 » Holidays

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Wendy Gould — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:13 +0000

Mother's Day is around the corner, so now's a good time to start doing some present planning. A good place to start is what not to get her, so we thought we'd help you out.

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How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it's in March? Why isn't it a fixed date, like most other holidays? Well, it's a bit complicated.

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Real-Life Grinch Steals Christmas Decorations from Neighbors

Donald Deane — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:19:08 +0000

Sure, the holiday season can be a bit of a hassle sometimes, but we've never actually tried to ruin Christmas. This Texas man, however, fully embraced his Grinchy nature and was caught on camera stealing Christmas decorations from his neighbors.

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Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

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Turkey Day! What Food Do You Love The Most? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:10:24 +0000

Ah, Turkey Day is just around the corner! What's your favorite part of the meal?

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10 Bizarre Thanksgiving Foods: Vegan Turkey, Gravy Soda and More

Carl Pettit — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:41:16 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time for the family to come together, tell stories, then sit down and feast on some tasty, belly-expanding deliciousness. Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are all Thanksgiving staples, but if you want to really spice things up a bit this year, we have some ideas.

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Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:58:03 +0000

The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up.

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These Are the Most Haunted Houses in America

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:00:09 +0000

Tales of some of the greatest American hauntings emerge this time every year that serve as a darkened overtone to the season of the witch and All Hallows Eve. Frightening stories from the eccentric lunacies of William Winchester’s widow to the infamous Lizzie Borden murders all come to mind when one thinks of the scarier places in the country.

But where exactly are the most haunted houses in America?

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Best Pumpkin Patches to Visit Near Lufkin and Nacogdoches For Halloween 2012

Andree Valentine — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:40:26 +0000

Halloween is quickly approaching, and we found a few great pumpkin patch spots to visit near Lufkin and Nacogdoches this October!
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No Rest for Texas Game Wardens

Jim Bell — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:01:10 +0000

The Houston Chronicle reports the 500 or so Game Wardens at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are always on the go in the warm weather months, especially on holiday weekends.
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Lufkin Juneteenth Celebration Starts Saturday

Jim Bell — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:54:19 +0000

Juneteenth -- June 19th -- is the anniversary of the official ending of slavery in the United States. It was on that date in 1865 that Union Army General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, and proclaimed the Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery and freed the slaves in the 10 Confederate states.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.
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Galveston Opens Pleasure Pier Amusement Park

Jim Bell — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:33:56 +0000

Galveston has a new attraction that's definitely designed to draw tourists of all ages to the Island City. It's a $60 million dollar Pleasure Pier on Seawall Boulevard, built by developer and hospitality king Tilman Fertitta.
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TPWD Urges Boaters to Be Safe This Weekend

Jim Bell — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:19 +0000

With the long Memorial Day weekend just days away, and with thousands of people heading for the great outdoors, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is busy promoting safe, responsible and sober boating on the state's rivers and lakes.
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Habitat for Humanity Building Homes in Corrigan

Jim Bell — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:09:30 +0000

Habitat for Humanity of Polk County (HHPC) has almost finished building its second home in Corrigan, and HHPC leaders are inviting east Texas area women to help finish the house this Friday, just in time for Mothers' Day.

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Happy Texas Independence Day – Ya'll

Jim Bell — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:35:59 +0000

Today, March 2nd, is Texas Independence Day. The 176th anniversary of the day in 1836, when a group of Anglo colonists gathered at a place they named Washington on the Brazos and agreed it was time for the area called "Tejas" to declare its independence from Mexico.

Today's Lufkin Daily News has an editorial that sums up the meaning and importance of this day as well any we've ever read. We can't improve on it, so here it is in its entirety.
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Celebrate President's Day with a Look at Presidents Tossing Ceremonial First Pitches

Danny Groner — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:41:26 +0000

Did you know that President Taft was the first president to toss the ceremonial first pitch before a Major League Baseball game? He did in in 1910 on Opening Day at Griffith Stadium before a Washington Senators game. Since Taft, every president has followed suit taking the mound at some point during his presidency.

Franklin Roosevelt holds the record for the most times a president got the honor, hurling nine different times (eight opening days and an All-Star Game). Here’s a look back at some of the more memorable performances of presidents over the past century:

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10 Delicious King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Kathy Landin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:08 +0000

The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it’s delicious.

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Attention, Men — Women Want Creative Gifts on Valentine's Day

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:36:16 +0000

For a guy, finding the right Valentine’s Day gift for his beloved can be a challenge. And if a new online survey is to be believed, it just got a little harder — women say the stand-by chocolates and flowers simply won’t do.

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Valentine's Day Spending Expected to Soar This Year

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:17:55 +0000

Americans shelled out more for holiday presents last year, and it looks like that trend will carry over to Valentine’s Day — analysts expect spending on gifts like flowers, candy, cards and jewelry to rise eight percent compared to numbers seen in 2011.

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