Convinced he had been cheated out of a pot on Feb. 18, 1872, an angry poker player started shooting at the owner of Fort Griffin’s first saloon. The military outpost was established five years …
This week, the Church begins the observance of Lent, a season of 40 days before Easter, plus Sundays. It is a time to prepare ourselves for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ, and a time …
What constitutes a banner fishing trip? Catching fish must rank as one of the primary ingredients but also camaraderie with family and friends, possible the weather could play a part. Catching …
“Nothing says loving like something from the oven” is more than a catchy slogan, it has sold millions of products for Pillsbury because it is true. We equate cooking with love, conditioned, I …
In East Texas, water isn’t just a resource — it’s part of our way of life. From our farms and timber operations to our small towns and growing communities, our water sustains our economy …
Many organizations celebrated Valentine's Day last week. Women's League lunch had a beautifully decorated room for the occasion with balloons and roses. Commissioner Crystal Dominy was the guest …
The Valentine Luncheon at the Martin Senior Citizen Center last Friday was a huge success. Every seat was filled with jovial couples and singles, and a fun time was had by all. Food, drink, trivia, …
The House took decisive action to protect the integrity of our elections by passing the SAVE America Act last week. I voted in favor of the SAVE America Act to ensure that only United States …
Good morning, Trinity, pour a cup of coffee and let’s talk. This is Steven Jeter; I am the police chief for the Trinity Police Department. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to take a …
People can be afraid of many things. We can be afraid of what people think of us. Some fear getting old or being alone. We can fear the future; we can even be afraid of the past. We can be afraid of …
I’m probably going to shock a lot of readers, but I really have to say that I just can’t bring myself to care about the Epstein Files. I will say that as a father of three daughters, that I …
Several years ago, I became familiar with the movement known as “QAnon,” a mash-up between a cult and some sort of adult role-playing game. For years, since it first emerged on …
Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The …
I found about five extra hours last week. One afternoon I arrived home far earlier than usual because I did no errands after work. I found time for what needed to be done rather than cramming every …
A masked mob dragged five suspected cattle thieves kicking and screaming from the Mason County jail on Feb. 18, 1875, lynched three of the terrified outlaws and touched off a nasty feud known as the …
I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is almost as much fun as the outing itself. A good case in point is a fishing trip I have planned later this week. When you …
I’ve only been a few times, but I love to go snow skiing. I find it thrilling to go to the mountaintops, breathe the crisp air, see the beautiful scenery, and ski down the mountain with the wind …
In Washington and across the district, I engaged on issues that directly affect families’ ability to buy a home, communities’ access to reliable infrastructure, and the long term strength of our …
Last week I told you about all the birthdays at the first of February and I will tell you some more that will occur in the rest of the month. However, you must know I had a wonderful birthday. So …
It is almost Valentine's Day. The SJC Senior Center will host a Dinner/Dance on Feb. 14 to celebrate the occasion. You can buy your ticket at the Senior Center or call (936) 653-4175. …
