Crawfish Season Could Arrive Early in East Texas, With Hopes for a Longer Run
January 12, 2026 – LONGVIEW, Texas — If you’ve noticed crawfish popping up on menus earlier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Crawfish season in East Texas appears to be getting an early start this year, raising hopes among restaurant owners and seafood fans for a longer and more productive season. At Crawfish Cove in Longview, preparations are already underway as suppliers begin delivering early batches of crawfish. Warmer...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 14, 2026
January 5, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 14, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Toliver Auto Group The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. For nearly a century, the Toliver name has stood for more than selling vehicles, it’s stood for serving people. What...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 7, 2026
January 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 7, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. On January 7, 2026, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Fifteenth Year of providing meals to...
East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
December 11, 2025 – More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction. COMMERCE, TX, December 10, 2025—The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House. Graduates by the Numbers In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an...
What Texans Need to Know About the Upcoming World Cup in Arlington
December 2, 2025 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Dallas–Fort Worth region is preparing to welcome the world — and its spotlight lands squarely on AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The venue, temporarily renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament, will host nine World Cup matches — more than any other stadium in North America. 🎯 Key Match Dates & What’s at Stake Matches kick off on June 14, 2026, with group-stage...
Two Thanksgivings in Texas? Do You Remember?
November 27, 2025 – Seventy years ago, Texas ended a quirky and often confusing chapter in its holiday history: the era of two Thanksgivings. For decades, Texas celebrated the holiday on a different date than the rest of the nation, making it the last state to officially recognize Thanksgiving on the federally designated fourth Thursday in November. The mismatch began in the 1930s, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved...
FedEx Fowl-Up Causes Smoked Turkey Delivery Delays
November 27, 2025 – TYLER, Texas — A Thanksgiving scramble is underway after a major Texas turkey supplier said hundreds of its holiday orders may not be delivered in time. Greenberg Smoked Turkey, Inc., a longtime family-run business in Tyler, reported that turkeys bound for North Texas customers became stuck inside a FedEx distribution facility in Hutchins. The delay, which the company says is outside its control, has left...
Commissioner Miller Proudly Announces the Release of the 2026 GO TEXAN Magazine
Magazine highlights the power and pride of Texas Agriculture November 5, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced the release of the 2026 edition of GO TEXAN magazine, produced in collaboration with Farm Flavor Media. Each year, the publication shines a spotlight on the hardworking farmers and ranchers of Texas who feed and clothe the world. “Partnering with Farm Flavor Media for our GO TEXAN issue...
Clear Skies and Cool Breezes Expected for Uncorked Wine, Music & Art Festival in Sulphur Springs
October 6, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Festivalgoers can expect clear skies and comfortable autumn weather for this year’s Uncorked: Wine, Music & Art Festival, set for October 10 and 11 in downtown Sulphur Springs. According to the National Weather Service, both days are forecast to be sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and evening temperatures dipping into the low 60s — ideal conditions for outdoor tastings,...
Uncorked Kickoff Then A ‘Boozy Brunch’ Coming This October
September 24, 2025 – Allison, owner of The Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Sulphur Springs, has joined up with the Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art Festival. The B and B’s doors will swing wide for two special events on October 10th and 11th. The Oaks is known for hospitality and specialty cocktails. They host weddings and other events at their location on Oak Street. Happy Hour Festival Kickoff There’s no better way to...
