FOOD & DRINK

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around mabank.

This Texas road is said to be haunted AF but, while the ghosts may resemble humans in some ways, they absolutely aren't. The legend behind this haunted stretch of road includes trains, 5 underground tunnels connected in the shape of a pentagram ... and dead monkeys. The whole thing starts...

I recently wrote about a park in Texas haunted by the spirits of dead monkeys. Turns out, it's not just monkeys that come back ... The dead monkeys haunting Fuller Park in Athens, Texas aren't the only creepy critters coming back from the dead. They're not all menacing creatures like...

In this article, we'll be exploring four exceptional seafood restaurants in Athens. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce the 2024 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest is open for submissions. The Fish Art Contest, which is accepting entries until Feb. 28, is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing.

This article presents a tour of three exceptional pizza stores in Canton. Have you had the pleasure of tasting their offerings yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

The grounds will have live music, scavenger hunts, giveaways, photo opportunities and more. Almost all of the vendor spots are sold out for even more opportunities for shopping and fun finds. The celebrations kicked off Thursday and will go until Sunday, Oct. 1.

Tennis was a sport I could never grasp. I tried in high school at Lindale but anytime I would hit the ball, it would go over the court's 12 foot fence and into the nursing home's yard across the street. For whatever reason, I couldn't get the technique down of twisting the racket to keep the ball in play. Ping pong, however, was a different story. I wasn't Forrest Gump ping pong good but I held my own. That's why pickleball has piqued my interest, it's the scale of tennis but with a ping pong feel. For a new Sonic in Canton, Texas, they embraced this increased popularity of the sport and have provided three courts to play on while you enjoy a Cherry Limeade.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near Gun Barrel City.

There are a lot of eateries in the state of Texas. With so many varieties of foods, and so many different ways to enjoy, there has to be a reason for you to eat out right? Let's talk about a few examples shall we?. According to Paper City, there's a...

TYLER, Texas — Canton resident and Master of Arts in studio degree candidate at The University of Texas at Tyler student, Emily Everitt, was recently featured in the Emerging Artist 2023 Ceramics Exhibition. Hosted by Lee College, this event highlights a few talented students artwork for the community to...

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video was published in May 2023 about National Wine Day. Several East Texas wineries won big last weekend at the 37th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience in Grapevine. During the four-day festival, Kiepersol in Tyler took home gold (first...

Prior to this year, both Shane McMinn and Gus Briseno had their best (recorded) earnings year at the tables in 2008. It still stands as McMinn’s best, although this year is already Briseno’s best, with three+ months to go. Briseno came into and out of this past weekend’s (Sept. 23-24) event (#9) on the Cuetec DFW 9-Ball Tour at the top of the tour’s standings. But it was McMinn who took home the event title, going undefeated and in the final match, putting a stop to Briseno’s determined, nine-match, loss-side winning streak. The weekend’s $2,000-added event drew 38 entrants to Jeffro’s in Canton, TX.

Sign-ups are open for people wishing to volunteer at the Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for Oct. 7-8 at Cottonwood Park. Shifts are 2 1/2 hours on Saturday and Sunday. All volunteers receive a shirt and must be 16 years of age or older (or 14 if volunteering with a parent/guardian).