TxDOT continues work on FM 1667

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:57am

From TxDOT:

Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews on Wednesday this week are scheduled to continue ditch and shoulder work on FM 1667 south of Trinidad.

A second crew is scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at the intersections of SH 31 and FM 3204 east of Brownsboro.

Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic

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Pirate off-road racing event Saturday

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:56pm

From Pirate Offroad Racing:

Bring yer rig to race on Captain Curt's offroad track and try to win the booty! Dare ye have the "cannon balls" to attempt the island of "freestyle?"

Avast! This is NOT ye ol' mud bog. Aye! A new experience in offroad racing! Pirates and fair maidens view from lookout hill, where there is room for everyone.

Gates open at 11am. Race begins at 2:00pm.

Admission $10. (6 and under free)

Bring chairs for seating.Coolers welcome. NO glass. NO 4-wheelers.

Waiver must be signed by all. Parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18.

Drivers - $30 entry fee. 100% payout.

Jeeps, trucks, buggies, razors and other side by sides.

(Cab or roll cage, helmets and seatbelts required.)

Driver sign-up at 12.

1730 VZ CR 4511, Ben Wheeler, Texas. Follow signs or visit website for directions.

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Ideas and recipes for National Strawberry Month

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:32pm

Ideas and recipes for National Strawberry Month

May is National Strawberry Month because of their abundance right this time of year. Since they're so abundant, their prices are lower this time of year, as well.

Add that to the health benefits of strawberries, which include an immune-boosting dose of vitamin C, ellagic acid which is good for collagen production, and blood-pressure regulating potassium.

A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health shows that women who eat 16 or more strawberries per week are 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP)—an indication of inflammation in the body.

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What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 16-19

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:55am

What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 16-19

East Texas is known for its amazing music, and there is no shortage of opportunities to hear it this weekend! Lots of other events, too. Read on for the details, grab some friends and have a fun weekend!

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here. 7:00pm no cover.

Tommy Alverson in Ben Wheeler Friday night

At the Historic Select Theater in Mineola

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What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 16-19

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:55am

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here. 7:00pm no cover.

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It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 2:43pm

It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite comfort food of nearly everyone. They're chewy, full of flavor, and chocolate-y...perfect in most people's book!

In celebration of Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on May 15, here is a favorite recipe from KLTV's Mama Steph that we think you'll enjoy; just leave out the cherries if you prefer your cookies without fruit.

MamaSteph’s Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups + 2 tbsp plain flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 sticks of unsalted, melted butter (then cooled)

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

2 tsp real vanilla extract (you know how I feel about imitation vanilla! Don’t go there!)

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Cancer cured at the farmers market?

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 11:51am

We have all heard that eating vegetables and fruits is good for our health. Nothing new there.

The problem is that many of us forget to purposely grab healthy vegetables, often opting instead for foods that are quick and easy to prepare, but are, admittedly, not so good for us.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the types of vegetables or fruit that most often appear to be protective against cancer are raw vegetables, followed by allium vegetables, carrots, green vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and tomatoes.