Spanning the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam was completed in 1935. It regulates river flow, provides flood control and provides water storage supplying water to portions of California, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. It can produce some of the largest quantities of electricity in the U.S., generating about four billion kilowatt-hours of energy annually….
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Reflecting on 20 years since the Shuttle Columbia tragedy
East Texas will never forget February 1, 2003. 20 years ago, a national tragedy unfolded in our backyard and East Texas showed the world what it means to help neighbors in need. East Texas has vowed to never forget the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 crew. They’ll never forget the 25,000+ volunteers who came from around…
WATCH: Poland’s Valley of Palaces and Gardens
Click the video below for a brief tour of several castles in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland.
WATCH: Future American President visits Tyler’s Polish sister city in 1800
Jelenia Góra, Poland is quite proud of a future American President’s visit in the year 1800. Click here to watch.
WATCH: Inside Europe’s finest example of Baroque architecture
The Basilica of the Assumption in Krzeszów, Poland is considered to be one of the greatest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Click here to take a tour.
WATCH: Day 3 of East Texas delegation’s visit to Polish sister city
Lane walks through a promenade in Jelenia Góra to share observations and a surprise street performance.
WATCH: Tour the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport
Come along for a brief tour of the airfield at Frankfurt Airport, one of the largest airports in Europe. Click here to watch.
WATCH: Florida’s mind-blowing waters of Crystal River
Come along as we explore the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Florida.
NASA conducts critical dress rehearsal for new moon rocket
NASA is taking a big step toward returning humans to the surface of Moon. Monday, the space agency conducted a “wet test” dress rehearsal for its new SLS, or Space Launch System, moon rocket and Orion spacecraft. This was expected to be a final test before the launch of the Artemis I demonstration mission later…
Last-minute moves set up exciting race finish at Texas Motor Speedway
The first day of Spring provided perfect weather for IndyCar racing at Texas Motor Speedway. Click here for highlights.
Napa Valley, California: America’s Wine Country
California’s Wine Country has become a destination for wine lovers and foodies alike. Napa Valley and Sonoma County are home to hundreds of wineries, with most offering tours of their vineyards, tasting rooms, wine cellars and caves, as well as production facilities. The region has become a hospitality destination, catering to those seeking a world-class…
WATCH: San Francisco, the City By the Bay
Click here to hop aboard a cable car and tour some of San Francisco’s iconic landmarks.
WATCH: A Golden Gate sunset
Click here for unbelievable views of the Golden Gate, the bridge, and the Pacific Ocean.
Former Cold War-era NSA listening post overlooks Berlin
This hill in western Berlin was actually created from all of the rubble left over after Allied bombings in World War II. It stands 180 feet tall and contains 420 million cubic feet of debris. You might be wondering about those three white radome “balls” sitting atop Teufelsberg. During the Cold War, the U.S. constructed…
Inside German broadcaster Welt’s new Berlin headquarters
It’s all hands on deck for election week at the Welt TV network, which is owned by German media giant Axel Springer. The Bundestag elections in September are the first major parliamentary election broadcast from Welt’s studio inside the new Axel Springer Building. The facility, along Zimmerstrasse in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood, opened in April. The…
COVID-era changes you’ll notice at DFW International Airport and some you won’t
Travelers flying out of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport or East Texas Regional Airport connect through Dallas Fort Worth International Airports, one of the busiest in the world. Passenger figures show people are taking to the skies again, nearing pre-pandemic levels. The latest available totals show 6,866,796 people traveled through DFW in the month of July,…
WATCH: Soak up the sun on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
Click here to soak up views of the black sand beaches at Playas del Coco on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
WATCH: Encountering sloths in Costa Rica’s rainforests
Click here to spot some friendly-faced sloth dangling high in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests.
WATCH: Ziplining above a Costa Rican rainforest
Click here to experience ziplining at speeds of 40 mph above a rainforest.
WATCH: An incredible adventure at Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano
Click here to see why Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano is the perfect place to connect with nature.
WATCH: Nighttime flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
DFW International Airport lights up the night sky like few other airports. Click here to see why.
WATCH: Discussing Texas’ historic winter storm on the BBC
Click here to watch my report on the historic winter storm in Texas.
WATCH: Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy 18th anniversary coverage
Click here to watch my reports from the ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum.
WATCH: Fireworks illuminate sky at Natchitoches Festival of Lights
Click here to watch highlights from a world-class fireworks display at the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights.
Iconic ‘Tiny Target’ razed in remote West Texas
A pile of concrete blocks is all that remains of the so-called ‘World’s Smallest Target Store,’ a popular roadside destination in West Texas. Situated along a remote stretch of U.S. Highway 90 in Brewster County, the iconic desert structure drew curiosity seekers to the town of Marathon, not far from Big Bend National Park. KOSA-TV…
Showing off Tyler, Texas as Lone Star Emmy Awards goes virtual
This year’s Lone Star Emmy Awards show is going virtual due to the pandemic. When my co-anchor Erika Bazaldua and I were asked to be presenters in a taped broadcast, we thought it’d be a great idea to show off ‘The Rose Capital of America’ during our segment. Tyler’s Rose Garden Center and Museum served…
Talking Politics: Analyzing Texas election outcomes with international journalists
With a historic voter turnout in Texas during an unprecedented pandemic, the 2020 general election will likely be studied for years. President Donald Trump garnered roughly 600 thousand more votes in the Lone Star State than Democratic challenger Joe Biden, upending pundits’ predictions that Texas would turn “blue.” Democrats did make in-roads, expanding their reach…
WATCH: Hiking to one of the most spectacular views in Arkansas
Click here to experience one of the most scenic hikes in the Natural State — the trail to Hawksbill Crag.
WATCH: Autumn adventure at Paige Falls along the Buffalo National River
Click here to see the beauty of Paige Falls in northern Arkansas.
Celebrating Autumn in the Arboretum
With the changing of seasons, Fall colors come alive at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Click here to take a tour.
Greta Van Susteren discusses first presidential debate of 2020
Greta weighs in on the first presidential debate of 2020, which was certainly unlike any other.
Hitting close to home: Riding out Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles
Learning my Dad was okay after riding out Hurricane Laura in my hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana was an answered prayer. Cell service is nearly non-existing in some places right now, so he was able to turn on the mobile WiFi hotspot in his vehicle long enough to share why he’ll never do this again….
WATCH: Hong Kong is home to the world’s fanciest McDonalds
Click here to see what’s on the menu at the fast-food chain’s concept store.
East Texas NASA facility to play key role in football stadium-sized balloon mission to study stars
One of NASA’s next missions to study the origins of stars will feature a record-breaking telescope hoisted by a football stadium-sized balloon and the space agency is relying on an East Texas facility to make sure it gets off the ground. The Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths, or ASTHROS, is…
WATCH: Monahans Sandhills, a Texas-sized natural sandbox
Click here to look around dune field with some dunes as tall as 50 feet!
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