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Angelina Jolie Had a Double Mastectomy

Karah — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:22 +0000

The news hit the internet Monday evening that Angelina Jolie recently underwent a double mastectomy. The actress lost her own mother to breast cancer and learned that she's carrying the gene that exponentially increases her own chance of getting the disease. More from Angelina's New York Times op-ed under the cut.

Lil Wayne Has No Idea What His Seizures Are Actually Like [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:50:31 +0000

Lil Wayne has suffered a whole lot of seizures lately, possibly stemming from his penchant for sizzurp. But have no fear, Weezy fans -- he feels great.

He actually even feels fine during the epileptic episodes, mainly because he can't even feel them happening at all.

St.Jude Radiothon Starts Again Tomorrow – Do it for Sadie

Dan P. — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:47:26 +0000

The St. Jude Radiothon sponsored by Texas State Bank Starts again Friday from 6am – 7pm. The goal is simple – raise money to help kids beat cancer. All the kids are asking from you is just $20 a month. Give this number a call tomorrow to become a partner in hope. 1-800-345-4673. Do it [...]

Get Ready Quick For Prom Tonight With This [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:12:03 +0000

A lot of proms going on tonight. Lufkin Prom’s theme this year is Enchanted Starburst at the Lufkin Civic Center. When does Lufkin Prom Start? The prom is schedule for 8 p.m. to 12 a.m Tonight! If you want to get ready super fast and get there in style this might be just the thing. [...]

Lil Wayne Opens Up About His Health Scare, Says He Has Epilepsy

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:46:34 +0000

Rapper Lil Wayne says epilepsy — not an overdose on sizzurp — landed him in the hospital on March 13 after seizures left him unconscious. “The bad news is I’m an epileptic, I’m prone to seizures,” Weezy finally admitted in his first post-hospital interview. “Like, this isn’t my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh [...]

Store Starts Charging a $5 Cover Charge to Combat 'Showcasing'

Dan P. — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:43:48 +0000

A specialty food store in Australia is dropping the hammer on people “just looking” at their merchandise without buying anything. Celiac Supplies instituted a policy last month which requires shoppers pay a five dollar door fee, which will then be deducted from any purchase. It’s a ploy they are using to try to stop a [...]

Lil Wayne Tweets He's 'Good' After Death Scare

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:51:46 +0000

Whew, everyone can breathe a sigh of relief as Lil Wayne showed a sign of life and tweeted that he is "good" after what was reported as a near-death experience. Rumors circulated that Weezy was suffering from violent seizures and that he was comatose.

Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:09:38 +0000

If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate. Water is once again the most popular drink in America, taking the fizz out of soda’s two-plus decade run on top. Americans drink an average of 58 gallons of water per year, compared to 44 gallons of soda. That’s a [...]

Toddler Cured of HIV [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:27:59 +0000

It has finally happened and almost by accident, a baby was cured of HIV. A Mississippi baby born with the virus that causes AIDS was given high doses of three antiretroviral drugs within 30 hours of her birth. Doctors knew the mother was HIV positive and administered the drugs in hopes of controlling the virus. [...]

Scientific Weight Loss Tips [VIDEO]

Bristol — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:52:02 +0000

I have been working out like crazy for the new year. I found a trainer and he kicks my butt twice a week and offers an additional boot camp session on Saturdays. Ever since he got a hold of me, no liquid other than water has passed my lips. I’ve concentrated on drinking lots of [...]

Where to Get Your Flu Shots in Lufkin and Nacogdoches

Dan P. — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:43:46 +0000

Hey there Deep East Texas, the flu is ravaging the country right now, so stop procrastinating and get your flu shot today! The flu is something nobody wants to get, especially when it comes with body aches, fevers and chills…YUCK! Why wait until you’re already sick to start thinking about protecting your body? Since [...]

Woman Shows Off Her Botched Buttocks Implants [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:30:17 +0000

Okay I should probably warn you about this video, it is pretty disturbing. The video shows a woman displaying her botched rear end implants. Have to give credit to Karah Leigh for this one, even though she is on vacation she found this little gem. People are getting implants not only in their chest, but [...]

The Amazing Squatty Potty Could Save Your Colon [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:40:58 +0000

I found this video today of a relatively new product on the market. It’s called the Squatty Potty. Now I am down from some bathroom humor as much as the next guy, (okay more, I find it hilarious) but this is some serious stuff. Seems like we have been going about “it” all wrong. We [...]

Judy Blume Battling Breast Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:05:04 +0000

Judy Blume, author of many popular children’s books from the 1970s, revealed that she has been privately battling breast cancer since June. She shared the news on her blog, via a humorously written post titled ‘!@#$% Happens.’ Blume wrote that she received her diagnosis this past June during a routine ultrasound, which was conducted before [...]

Conjoined Twins get TLC Reality Show [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:47:53 +0000

I have so many questions that will forever go unanswered about this person..uh, people? I don’t know what to call it but they seem very cool, and well adjusted to be fused together. One controls the left side of the body and one the other. So everything is a coordinated effort. Even getting up from [...]

10 Everyday Foods That Are Surprisingly Healthy

Carl Pettit — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:48:20 +0000

People are always trying to eat healthier or lose weight. The media sends out a constant onslaught of new information about what you should and shouldn’t eat. There are diet pills, vitamin supplements, diet crazes and alternative foods available to anyone who would like to make a change in the foods he or she consumes, [...]

These Milkshakes Can Stop Your Heart Just From Looking at Them

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:30:18 +0000

Milkshakes might make for the ultimate summer treat but they can be among the unhealthiest. In fact, a Baskin-Robbins Oreo flavored milkshake once earned the dishonor of being dubbed the “Most Unhealthy Food in America.” The only reason it won is because these weren’t part of the submission process.

Better Fitness Thru Horseback Riding… Kind Of (VIDEO)

Bristol — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Anyone who’s been listening to my show for any length of time knows I’m a horse person. Yes, I’m like a little girl begging for a pony most days… Except we have five (two of them mine, Paisano and Under Pressure, check ‘em out here).And I just can’t get enough! Yep, it’s Black Beauty syndrome! [...]

Use Your Facebook Page to Help the Family Crisis Center of East Texas [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:16:44 +0000

Our Local Family Crisis Center Of East Texas is participating in Toyota's 100 Cars For Good program. They were selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 applications nationwide. If they win, they will get a new Senna Mobility Mini Van to help transport victims of domestic violence and their families to doctors appointments, counseling, and you can help!

'Miami Cannibal' Was High on Pot, Not Bath Salts

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:11:44 +0000

“Miami Cannibal” Rudy Eugene may have been having a psychotic episode when he stripped naked and started chewing on the face of homeless man Ronald Poppo. But the 31-year-old’s behavior wasn’t triggered by the drug known as “bath salts,” as many have suggested.