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Name a Star After Your Sweetie or a Loved One

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:05:19 +0000

Yesterday, I was asking for the best Valentine’s Day gifts and there was one that a FaceBook friend mentioned that has really stayed with me. Sheila wrote that her husband had a star named after her! How romantic! There are quite a few different companies that that offer this service with different price ranges and [...]

Did You Know There is a Traditional Day to Take Down Christmas Decorations? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:44:34 +0000

Christmas is over and decorations start coming down, or should they? Actually, January 5th is when Christmas decorations should come down. It’s a tradition lost here in America. Did you know that The 12 Days of Christmas actually start on Christmas Day? Here in the states because of commercialism we think The 12 Days of [...]

Santa Uses Sign Language To Communicate to Deaf Child [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:43:39 +0000

This is the sweetest story! Three year-old Camron is deaf. His family, like so many, brought him to a store to see Santa. Santa surprised everyone by using sign language to communicate to the little boy! How wonderful! Check out the whole story below!

Christmas is Over, Let The Returns Begin! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:07:18 +0000

With Christmas over, the next few days might be really busy at stores. Yes, ‘Tis the season for returns and exchanges! I know I have things to exchange. Actually, it’s things I bought for my husband. Wrong sizes! Grrr. Maybe it’s that tacky Christmas sweater someone got you or you received something in the wrong [...]

A White Christmas in the Ark-La-Tex

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:27:00 +0000

For all of those that have been dreaming of a white Christmas, dreams do come true. With snow falling across the Ark-La-Tex region on Christmas day. As pretty as the snow is, it has made driving quite treacherous. The bridges are getting icy, and with temps in the 20′s tonight, all of the slush will [...]

See the Cast of 'Santa Claus: the Movie' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:45:47 +0000

'Santa Claus: the Movie' is a sprawling retelling of the legend of Santa Claus, with a subplot that involved a renegade elf named Patch who hooks up with a unscrupulous toy manufacturer before re-discovering the meaning of Christmas.

Despite its big budget and the star power of Dudley Moore, who passed away in 2002, the 1985 film was a box office flop. Nevertheless, it makes its way around at Christmas time. See what the cast of 'Santa Claus: The Movie' is up to these days.

30 Gifs to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:30:06 +0000

Here. Have these Christmas gifs. Consider it a gift. Or forget we made that terrible joke. Your choice. Happy Holidays!

Mistletoe Fishing Prank [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:33:26 +0000

Here’s another fun Mistletoe prank! This guy is out on the streets with a fishing pole that has mistletoe on the hook. Watch as he walks beside people as he hangs the mistletoe over them and asks for a kiss! Too funny!

Find Out Where Santa is!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:54:06 +0000

Santa is on the loose, and does that man travel or what! I love tracking Santa across the world. And you can too! The link below will show you where Santa has been, where he is now and where his next stop will be! It also shows you how many presents he’s delivered. The site [...]

Seasons Greetings from the Eagle Staff [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:00:50 +0000

Merry Christmas friends! Here’s our little Christmas slide show for 2012! It’s been a wild year full of ups and downs, but thru it all, we have each other. We truly appreciate you listening to the Eagle and letting us be a little part of your life. Cheers, and best wishes for a great 2013!

What if the Story of Christmas Played Out on Facebook? [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:49:33 +0000

With more and more people sharing good tidings of joy with Facebook, we thought you would enjoy the story of Christmas… Facebook style. Enjoy this “Social Network Christmas”, and Merry Christmas to you and all of yours!

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Is Your Christmas Shopping Done Yet? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:30:10 +0000

Yikes! Where’s the big “Panic” button? Christmas is almost here! Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve still have people to shop for! Seems I’m running around Texarkana and getting nothing done! Can you say panic mode? I have most of my shopping done, but a few people on my list are difficult to [...]

The Mistletoe Kissing Prank [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:25:33 +0000

Kissing under the mistletoe, it’s a Christmas tradition! But, do people really take part in the tradition? A couple of college students put people to the test. In this video, a guy and a girl both act as surveyors asking people questions about Christmas. One of the questions is “Do you do the mistletoe tradition?” Then [...]

Kiss Singing 'White Christmas' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:43:15 +0000

We love a “Metal Merry Christmas” and who better to rock one out than Jewish rock stars Kiss with a Bing Crosby tune on stage to a deafening arena audience — or so the band thought when they performed the holiday classic on Dec. 19, 1987 in New Haven, Conn. It’s a little difficult to hear [...]

Most Common Arguments When Traveling With Family This Christmas [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:53:14 +0000

Ah, the Christmas road trip! Over the hills and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go! Pack your bags and don’t forget the presents! Many of us will be traveling for the holidays, and the arguing in the car begins! A survey in Britain showed that 2 out of 5 Brits admit, yes there [...]

Charlie Brown Meets Louis C.K. In Depressingly Hilarious Mashup Video

Mike Moody — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:58:45 +0000

Are you a fan of Louis C.K.? (And, really, how could you not be at this point?) Are you a fan of Charlie Brown and the ‘Peanuts’ gang? If you answered “yes” to both of those questions, chances are you’ll be interested in checking out this ‘Louie’/'Peanuts’ mashup. This strange and hilarious clip blends the [...]

Mall Santa Takes Adorable Photo With Sleeping Baby

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:15:56 +0000

Here’s your daily dose of cute — Santa pretending to sleep for a picture with a sleeping baby. A family waited in a long line at the mall in Boise, Idaho, facing Christmastime shopping crowds, to get a picture of 8-month-old Kiptyn with the Santa there. After over 30 minutes of waiting, and right before [...]

Great Online Gift Ideas For Guys

Jim Weaver — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:01:58 +0000

Some people are funny and just seem to agonize to the extreme over what to get someone for Christmas or birthdays. Stay calm, I can help you.Two words… “Gift Card“. Seriously, most guys won’t admit it but we all love to go shopping, when we have money to spend on ourselves that is. You send [...]

Download One of Texarkana's Favorite Christmas Wallpapers

kosy790 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:30:16 +0000

Sometimes getting into the holiday spirit isn't so easy. That's when we have to try different methods to boost our jolliness level. One way to do this is to change the way we see the world, or in this case, our computer desktop. Download one of these festive holiday wallpapers today and soon you might [...]