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Some Texas high schools have thousands of students, creating enrollment numbers that can seem almost unbelievable to East Texans accustomed to smaller campuses.

A simple question on Facebook produced a surprisingly long list of celebrities with connections to East Texas, including several names that may catch you off guard.

Many Tyler locals grew up hearing scary stories about the infamous “Werewolf Road” near Barron Cemetery. For some it was a teenage rite of passage, for others it was downright terrifying.

Wondering what those loud alerts on your phone mean? Here’s a breakdown of Texas emergency alerts and what each one signals.

Fireworks are fun for most, but for military veterans with PTSD, the loud bangs can be traumatic. Here’s how to be a more respectful neighbor this 4th of July.

Texas homes have hidden germ hotspots from phones to common household items. Learn which surfaces harbor the most bacteria and how to clean them.

Burn bans now cover 22 East Texas counties as dry, windy conditions persist. Burn restrictions are in place as wildfire risk remains elevated.

As the warmth fades, East Texas is gearing up for a weekend packed with community events, from running for a cause to catching some fish.

In Texas, drivers are not legally required to stop for funeral processions, but it’s a common courtesy. If a police escort signals you, you must yield.

Free pet microchips are available in Gregg County through Feb 28 at the Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center, helping reunite lost dogs and cats with owners.

Between the Panhandle and the Rio Grande, Texas is dotted with over 16,000 historical markers, each one sparking curiosity about our shared history.

Kilgore, Texas, rose from a small rail town to oil boom fame as the Oil Capital of Texas and the World’s Richest Acre, with stars on downtown oil derricks still lighting the skyline.