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Night Winds: A sculpture born into controversy finds a new East Texas home

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The sculpture ‘Night Winds’ was a hot-button topic for Longview in the 1980s, sparking protests, fistfights and even resignations. “I remember as a kid, us driving by to go see ‘The thing,’ it was a thing,” Geff Grimes, Longview Arboretum Art Chairman said.

Longview, TX · 1d

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You Can Browse Antique Shops All Day And Still Have Cash To Spare In This Texas Town

Gladewater, Texas doesn’t announce itself with a billboard or a flashy highway exit, but once you find it, you’ll wonder how it stayed off your radar for so long. It’s the kind of town that rewards the curious, the unhurried, and anyone who has ever walked into a shop with no intention of buying anything and walked out needing a bigger car.

Gladewater, TX · 17h

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Locals Will Travel Miles Just To Eat At These 10 No-Frills Texas BBQ Joints

Looking for no-frills Texas BBQ joints that locals will travel miles to reach?. These 10 spots serve up smoky, fall-off-the-bone meat and honest Texas flavor that makes every trip worthwhile!. 1. Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue (Tyler) Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue in Tyler has a neon sign out front that...

Texas · 7d

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A Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall. Organized by Dequita Ashley of Grandma Jackie's Kitchen in partnership with Pierre Bossier Mall, Winter Wonderland brings the community together while creating opportunities for local businesses. Ashley said, "We want families to have somewhere to go,...

Bossier City, LA · 1d

Kiss Country 93.7

Hidden in Plain Sight: Why The Greek Corner Is Bossier City’s Best-Kept Secret

Tucked on Airline Drive in Bossier City, The Greek Corner is a true hidden gem serving authentic Mediterranean food and unbeatable Chicken Shawarma.

Bossier City, LA · 3d

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Where to Eat in Shreveport: The Top Local Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants

Here's a list of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the Shreveport area.

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Visit this family-owned seafood, soul food restaurant in Shreveport open almost 50 years

Eddie's Seafood and Soul Food restaurant in Shreveport, famous for its stuffed shrimp, has been around for 48 years. Owner Mavice Hughes Thigpen inherited the restaurant from her father, Eddie Hughes, and it remains a family-owned and operated business. Thigpen told The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, “My father created what's known in...

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This Black-owned DIY photo studio is thriving in Shreveport. Here’s how it came to life.

Arnisha Scott always knew she wanted to start a family business with her three brothers, she just didn't know what it would be. Then, inspiration struck while she was visiting an attraction during an out-of-town trip. "I was like, this is something we could do back home … something we can bring to Shreveport for the whole family, people of any age," she said.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

96.5 KVKI

Shreveport And Bossier Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving For Those Skipping Hours Of Cooking

Thanksgiving in Shreveport and Bossier means some families head out to eat instead of cooking all day. Check with your favorite spot now about reservations.

KSLA

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Hickory Stick to close for several weeks after fire at Shreveport restaurant

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Hickory Stick will temporarily close for the next few weeks after a fire at its Youree Drive location, the business announced. Firefighters told KSLA the fire likely started in an outdoor pit area behind the restaurant. About 20 units responded to the scene, and firefighters said there may be slight smoke damage inside.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

News Radio 710 KEEL

Whole Foods Proves Shreveport is Ready for Trader Joe’s, But Will They Ever Come?

Dear Trader Joe’s: Our Packed Whole Foods Parking Lot Proves Shreveport Is Ready

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Learn to upcycle denim at upcoming Shreveport event

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Calling all fashionistas, DIY designers, and anyone who wants to learn more about upcycling or repurposing clothing. The YWCA of Northwest Louisiana is hosting another installment of Repair Cafe: Denim Edition on Monday, November 16, at Fab Finds Resale Boutique, 109 Kings Highway, from 4:30 pm until 6 pm.

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‘A Celtic Christmas’ brings Irish music and dance to Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The sights and sounds of Ireland are coming to the Strand Theatre in Shreveport next week with “A Celtic Christmas.”. The show combines traditional Irish music, holiday classics, singing and dancing with a story about two star-crossed lovers from different backgrounds. Rochelle Hoffman plays Ava, a...

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Highway 98.9

Where to Eat in Shreveport: The Top Local Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants

Here's a list of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the Shreveport area.

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LeConte's Sparrow, Joe Hamrick, the Art of John James Audubon

Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be Joe Hamrick, a retired natural resource manager and collector of John James Audubon’s artwork from nearly two centuries ago. Joe is also a student of Audubon’s family and times in early American natural history. I’ll also profile the LeConte’s Sparrow. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

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News Radio 710 KEEL

Nationwide Ground Stop Strands Travelers A Week Before Thanksgiving

FAA halts every flight in the country over communications issues at regional air traffic control centers. First nationwide ground stop since January 2023, and no word yet on how long it lasts.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Why The Greek Corner Is Bossier City’s Best-Kept Secret

Tucked on Airline Drive in Bossier City, The Greek Corner is a true hidden gem serving authentic Mediterranean food and unbeatable Chicken Shawarma.

Bossier City, LA · 3d

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11 Shreveport, Bossier restaurants had 3 critical health violations week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1

There were eleven restaurants in the Shreveport–Bossier area that had three or more critical health violations during recent inspections from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. The Louisiana Department of Health's retail food health inspections dashboard includes a history of each establishment's inspection reports, allowing residents and visitors of Louisiana to make informed decisions as consumers, according to their website. Inspections are a "snapshot" in time and do not always reflect the day-to-day operations and overall condition of an establishment.

Shreveport, LA · 5d

KSLA

Nationwide ground stop lifted after delays at Shreveport Regional Airport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A nationwide ground stop on domestic flights ordered Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration has been lifted. The FAA and the White House say a telecommunications problem appears to be the cause. Flight schedules at Shreveport Regional Airport were affected by the ground stop, and travelers...

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