Danny Merrell

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 26 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.

Good Samaritans Restore Power to Texas Wedding Venue Just in Time

With just minutes to spare, good Samaritans in East Texas helped restore power to an event venue...just in time for a wedding.

Love Cookies ‘N Cream & Cheesecake? Blue Bell Has Your New Flavor

Blue Bell's Cookies 'n Cream cheesecake ice cream features chocolate cookie-crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies

11 of the Most Bizarre and Unusual Texas Historical Markers

From a seaside camel to a squirrel with sticky fingers, here are 11 of the strangest Texas Historical Markers

Forecasters Warn Texas, Do NOT Turn Your Back on Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl is the strongest Atlantic hurricane in history to form this early in the season. There are concerns that it may turn towards Texas by Sunday.

How a Hungover Player From Texas Had A Super Bowl MVP Performance

This football player from East Texas broke numerous team rules and never expected to play in the Super Bowl, much less have the game of his life.

Dozens of Texas ISDs Ramp Up Security Due to Mass Bomb Threat

An email claiming to be from a Russian terrorist group has been sent to numerous Texas schools

Texas Parks & Wildlife Confirms Deadly Disease in East Texas Deer

Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in an East Texas County

These Texas Scratch Offs May Give You The Best Chance to Win Big

Using data supplied by the Texas Lottery, these scratch tickets could give you the best odds of winning big.

Should Area News Outlets Publish Local Graphic Wreck Photos?

Should media outlets post photos of graphic local wreck scenes? We present arguments for and against, but ultimately, we want to know your opinion.

Lufkin DJ’s Missing After Boat Capsizes During Rescue Effort

2 Lufkin air personalities from SuperMix 101.9 are missing after their boat capsized during a rescue effort near Houston.

San Antonio Football Players Suspended After Brutally Targeting Referee

High school football is huge in Texas, and as a result, passions can run high at football games, on and off the field. But, what happened in Marble Falls, just west of Austin, on Friday night is unprecedented and inexcusable.

What You Should Know About Dating Someone From Texas

Yes, the Lone Star State is full of diversity, but when it comes to dating someone from Texas apparently there are some characteristics that come standard.