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
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.
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
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.
Comedy of Errors at Walmart Leads to Arrest of Lufkin Father, Son
A Lufkin Man and his son were booked into the Angelina County Jail on Thursday due to a series of events at the Walmart Supercenter in Lufkin.
What You Should Know About Dating Someone From Texas
Yes, the Lone Star State is full of diversity, but when it comes to dating someone from Texas apparently there are some characteristics that come standard.
A Very Fishy ‘All About That Bass’ Parody [WATCH]
Meghan Trainor is one of the world's biggest new music sensations of 2014. Her single, 'All About That Bass' has not only topped the charts in U.S. but has also been number one in nearly 15 other countries.
Beach Girl Gets Fish Stuck to Her Thigh
This video is actually a couple of years old, but it's making the rounds again.
A group of young ladies are involved in some horseplay on the beach when things go wrong.
Hundreds of Birds Poisoned and Killed at Houston Airport
Those who were at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston this past weekend may have noticed something very strange and disturbing happening to the birds there.
Texas Judge Arrested for DWI
Late Saturday night, Nora Longoria, a justice with the 13th Court of Appeals in McAllen was arrested and charged with suspicion of DWI.
UPDATE: Highway 59 Near Cleveland Reopened, Possible Explosion Avoided
According to a report in the Montgomery County Police Reporter, the main lanes of Highway 59 and feeder lanes are closed at the Highway 105 intersection due to a potential explosion.
Texas Reports First Case of Chikungunya Virus
The mosquito-borne virus with the weird name has now made its way into the Lone Star State. A case of chikungunya (pronounced chicken goon yuh) has been confirmed in Williamson County, just north of Austin.
Elderly Houston Woman Douses Robber with Boiling Water
"What kind of momma you got that raised you up like this?"
Those were the words spoken by 83 year old Lillie McClendon when she was confronted by an intruder in her central Houston home.