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East Texas restaurants, last meal ideas, best local food—residents share where they’d eat one final time before leaving the Piney Woods.

Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp Tyler opening, mexicajun cuisine, seafood, Cajun, Mexican fusion—popular Texas chain expanding with new location.

TxDOT reports 165 fatalities in East Texas in 2025, with unsafe speed, lane violations, and intoxication among the leading causes of deadly crashes.

Roller coasters, zoo animals, shopping, 5k, and so much more happening around East Texas this weekend.

Shopping, learning archery, dancing, social gatherings and more are happening in East Texas this weekend.

Fun family activities in East Texas to beat holiday boredom with outdoor play, indoor events, and seasonal ideas.

Christmas parades, monster truck show, Clydesdale, holiday shopping and more on tap for this weekend.

It is that time of year for Christmas parades and shopping at holiday markets.

Christmas lights, parades, and holiday events fill East Texas as families prepare for festive nights and Santa’s arrival.

Discover East Texas Christmas lights, drive-thru parks, and magical holiday attractions for festive family fun.