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.
Danny Merrell
Self-Driving Big Rigs Are Now Being Tested on the Texas Triangle
Autonomous 18-wheelers are currently being tested on several Texas interstates
Nature’s Dark Side: The 5 Biggest Bullies in Your Texas Backyard
Bullies and jerks are not exclusive to humans, you'll also find them in the animal kingdom in Texas backyards
This Small Texas Lake is Making A Name For Trophy Largemouth Bass
It's less than 700 acres, but this lake has produced a 10 and 13 pounder in just the past two weeks.
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.
WATCH: Hay Bale Smashes Trucker’s Window On East Texas Highway
A trucker's window is smashed by a giant hay bale in a collision on Highway 7 in Houston County, Texas.
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
Police Hoping for New Leads in 35-Year-old East Texas Murder Case
Authorities are hoping new information could help solve this 1988 homicide.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Confirms Deadly Disease in East Texas Deer
Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in an East Texas County
Take an Exclusive Tour of This Massive New Texas Christmas Store
Take a look inside the amazing Madisonville Christmas Company, just across the road from Buc-ee's.
Texas Counties With the Most Cases of Earth’s Deadliest Disease
When symptoms of this disease become present in humans, it is fatal 99.9% of the time.
Blue Bell Ice Cream is Bringing Back a Texas Favorite
It was introduced in July 2022, but the creamery in Brenham, Texas has heard the calls to bring it back
These Unsolved East Texas Murders Continue to Haunt Investigators
These are just a handful of the homicide cases in East Texas that remain unsolved. These are the families that need an answer and justice.