A 23-year-old pianist from Kilgore gave sagging morale back home a much-needed boost by winning first prize at the International Tchaikovsky competition on Apr. 12, 1958. Van Cliburn was …
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was struck down in Memphis, Tenn. by an assassin’s bullet. While the world lost Dr. King far too soon, his wisdom and dream of a country that …
This week we welcomed the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) to the Texas Capitol. TFA, which has been active since 1914, has members in a variety of fields including logging, consulting, conservation, …
Last Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital Across America.” In my remarks to witnesses, I highlighted …
10 years ago Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon helps participants get back to “roots of running”; Ambulance funding, updates addressed at Commissioners’ Court; Retired …
It is time for a Crawfish Boil. Texas Grill & Cafe in Shepherd will be cooking up a storm on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. If you prefer brisket and ribs, call in your order. Owner …
The children I saw running and joyfully jumping up and down in the thick, sweet clover seemed to be playing some sort of game, laughing and calling to one another. One unhappy young boy hung back, …
With the way the war was going, the news from Houston on Apr. 6, 1865 was enough to make a grown man cry. Another well-known name had been added to the Confederate casualty list, but this time …
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. …
After the flurry of bills filed on the deadline, we have the final number of bills filed and an accurate picture of the universe of topics we will work on. In total, both the House and Senate …
This past week marked the beginning of the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, or as we all know it, March Madness. I always relish this time of year as folks all across Texas tune in to …
Last Friday, I was in Pflugerville to celebrate Melissa Araujo’s appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, a remarkable achievement for the Pflugerville High School senior. …
What a wonderful day: the grand opening of the library was attended by more than 65 people. World Book representative Sharon Chrissy gave a presentation of the “World Book TRUE or FALSE …
10 years ago GISD Board accepts Ron Lankford’s resignation-incumbents unopposed; Blood drive slated in Pennington for Page Norsworthy; Groveton VFD receives check; Volunteer service …
The forecast for this week is absolutely fantastic. With all this warm weather, it is amazing I have not seen any red breasted robins in Westwood Shores subdivision by this time. I hope you have …
It is spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are busy, and we are hoping we can put our coats and sweaters away till the end of this year. • The Master Gardeners of our county will hold a …
President Franklin Roosevelt secretly signed an executive order in early April 1942 that allowed American aviators to join Claire Chennault’s volunteers in China. With the United States …
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in …
You can spot them right away ... the proud kid in the mismatched outfit with the embarrassed looking parent ... you just know there goes a kid who has dressed himself! When young children select …
This past week marked the beginning of the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, or as we all know it, March Madness. I always relish this time of year as folks all across Texas tune in to …
