FOOD & DRINK

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of gun barrel city..

The quest to identify the true birthplace of the hamburger is as juicy as the patty itself, with multiple American towns vying for the title. Athens, Texas, is a strong contender, where Fletcher Davis—affectionately known as Uncle Fletch—is said to have invented the hamburger in the late 1880s. His creation, showcased at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, brought the concept of a ground beef patty between bread slices to widespread attention. Athens celebrates this claim with the annual Uncle Fletch Hamburger Festival and is officially recognized by the Texas Legislature as the 'Home of the Hamburger.'

We might not be feeling it at this exact moment, but the rush will soon be on to get all of your Christmas shopping done. This weekend, East Texans have some great opportunities to find that perfect and unique gift for anyone on your list while having some family fun and helping out others that are in need this year.

In this article, we explore three exceptional burgers found in Canton. Have you had the opportunity to taste any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

This article presents four classic American dishes that you can find in Mabank. Have you had the chance to taste any of them yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Christmas season is getting started and Christmas light displays are starting throughout East Texas. Here is a list of places to see Christmas lights locally: ATHENS Land of Lights Christmas Park Land of Lights is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Nov. 10 through Jan. 3. The mile […]