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
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.
A Small Texas Buc-ee’s Will Soon be the Biggest Buc-ee’s of All
One of the smallest beavers in the Buc-ee's litter will soon have bragging rights.
PHOTOS: Take A Look at These Massive Texas Homecoming Mums
Everything is bigger in Texas, right? Some of these mums are bigger than the person wearing them.
WATCH: Live Video of the Battleship Texas Going to Galveston
The Battleship Texas is making its way down the Houston Ship Channel for eventual repairs in Galveston.
Rankings Are Out for the Top High School X-Country Teams in Texas
The boys and girls cross country top ten teams for every conference in Texas have been released.
3 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting at Popular Galveston Resort
Galveston Police responded early this morning (1/8) to reports of gunfire on the 8th floor of the San Luis Resort located on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston.
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.
Watch Real-Time Video of Areas Affected by Hurricane Irma
Check out live webcam feeds from areas that are in or are close to being in the direct path of Hurricane Irma.