Howdy! I'm a native Texan who has been blessed to call East Texas home since 1990. I have been married to a wonderful woman for 22 years and we have 3 children. In addition to hosting the Merrell in the Morning Show, I'm also the public address announcer for SFA football and basketball games (Axe 'em, Jacks!). I also do the play by play for Nacogdoches Dragon Football. I love God, and I'm especially fond of fajitas, brisket, and The Princess Bride.
Danny Merrell
Lufkin Pizza Hut Delivery Driver Robbed at Gunpoint
The suspect stole a pizza, wings, and $10.
Southeast Texas High School Band Director Dies from COVID-19
According to a report from a Beaumont TV station, a high school band director has passed away from COVID-19
First Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Nacogdoches County
the Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first positive COVID-19 case in Nacogdoches.
City of Lufkin on How Disaster Declaration Affects Area Churches
The City of Lufkin has issued a statement clarifying and detailing how this will affect religious gatherings.
Angelina County, City of Lufkin Issue Disaster Declarations
See the declarations here
Corrigan-Camden School Board Approves Four Day School Week
A big change has been approved for the upcoming school year at Corrigan-Camden.
Big Bass Splash Tournaments on Rayburn and Toledo Bend Postponed
These tournaments have been rescheduled to take place in July and October.
Angelina College Goes to Online Classes March 23
Angelina College has released instructions on how they will continue classes
Diocese of Tyler Suspends Public Holy Masses
The Diocese of Tyler has issued a decree suspending public Holy Masses within the parishes of their 33 counties.
Daytime Curfew Put in Place for Jasper County Students
An emergency order which includes a daytime curfew for unattended school-aged kids has been put into place in Jasper County
All Angelina County ISD Schools to Remain Closed Through April 3
Lufkin, Hudson, Central, Huntington, Zavalla, and Diboll have extended their dates of canceled on campus classes
Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin Parks & Recreation Announce Closures
Several City of Lufkin entities will be closed beginning Monday