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Which Song Do You Think is the 'Song of the Summer'? [POLL/VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:02:27 +0000

This morning on Kidd Kraddick's show, the cast members were debating which song they thought should be named the Song of the Summer.

The contenders are Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' and Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know'.

Heat Advisory for Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties

Jen Austin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:21:09 +0000

Venturing outside these days makes it hard to breath. Even walking from the nice, cool office out to the car after work can make a girl sweat. And we don’t even want to talk about that temperature inside the car. Ouch! Those seats are sizzlin’.

We probably don’t have to tell you that a heat advisory is in effect for much of East Texas, including Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties, through 7pm Thursday. What does that mean exactly?

See Why Every Single Summer 3-D Movie Is the Same

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:04:30 +0000

With the notable exception of the ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ more and more summer blockbuster contenders are now being offered in 3D. While the virtues of the technology are still up for debate, there seems to have been an unintended consequence of the extra dimension: all 3D movies are now exactly the same.

Ultimate Belly Flop Compilation Brings the Pain Over and Over

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:00:20 +0000

They are two types of belly flops — The first comes courtesy of a daredevil with a masochistic streak who deliberately falls into the water gut first. The second happens when somebody just isn’t very good at diving into a pool. Both types of the painful dismounts are represented in the Ultimate Belly Flop Fails Compilation from the folks at [...]

Junior League of Lufkin Helps Kids Get Fit

Jen Austin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:55:08 +0000

Kids get a bad wrap sometimes for being lazy and out of shape, but we know not all kids are lying on the couch, eating chips, and playing video games. We’ve seen lots of East Texas kids swimming this summer, playing baseball and softball, and even eating an occasional veggie.

To continue promoting healty habits, the Junior League of Lufkin is sponsoring Camp Get Fit/Kids at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center next week.

July is National Ice Cream Month! Here's What Your Favorite Flavor Says About You [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:16:02 +0000

July is National Ice Cream month! Oh, yeah it’s official! It has been since 1984 when Ronald Reagan designated the month of July to celebrate ice cream! He also declared the third Sunday in July to be National Ice Cream Day. Cool that’s this Sunday! Did you know the flavor of ice cream you like says something about your personality?

Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Diboll Kids Flocking to Boys and Girls Clubs

Jen Austin — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:41:11 +0000

After reading more about the Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas, I wish I was a kid again! It sounds like they’re learning some valuable life skills — even how to change a flat tire. That means 9-year olds who hang out at the Boys and Girls Club this summer, will come in handier in a pinch than most adults.

Carly Rae Jepsen's New Single Could be Summer Anthem [AUDIO]

Dan P. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:01:01 +0000

You know those fun songs of summer that you get stuck in your head like 'California Gurls' from Katy Perry, now it's Carly Rae's turn. Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen have teamed up on a track that is destined for summer greatness called "Good Time".

This Will Be the Last Summer You Can Ever Buy Waterproof Sunscreen

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:39 +0000

When you’re buying sunscreen, do you look for words like ‘waterproof,’ ‘sweatproof’ and ‘sunblock?’ If so, don’t bother — they may not be as bulletproof as they seem. Last year, the FDA mandated that sunscreen manufacturers had to stop using the above descriptions because no product is truly waterproof or sweatproof, and even the best [...]

Get Child Care In Lufkin This Entire Summer For Just $65!

Dan P. — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:52:15 +0000

Everyone has to work, but the kids are out of school for almost 3 straight months. What are you going to do? Do what I do and take advantage of the Summer Program at the Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin. For kids who have completed the first grade through eighth grade, this as a great option.

Just How Hot Will It Be This Summer?

Jen Austin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:16:47 +0000

Last summer was hot. Miserably hot. But meteorologists are predicting that this summer might not be so bad. Might we actually be able to leave our air-conditioned homes, schools, and offices at 4 p.m. without pain? Will the pools be cool and refreshing, instead of feeling like bath water? We won’t go so far as [...]

Celebrity Summer Jobs – From Grave-Digging to Dairy Queen

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:13:46 +0000

Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue.

Here’s how 10 of the now rich and famous made ends meet during the summer months.