When it comes to getting in shape, nothing replaces old fashioned motivation and sweat to melt the fat. Perhaps losing that pesky 10 pounds gained between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is enough to uncover a new outlook on life.

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The start of a new year means many things in East Texas. Charities and organizations begin planning for upcoming events, and the Texas Rose Festival is no exception.

It starts when you hear the opening few bars of “Voodoo Chile.” You think your mind – and at the very least, your ears – are playing an evil trick on you.