A Texan for three years and a Ranger for less than one, Jeff Milton survived his baptism of gunfire on April 27, 1881, as he would so many other close calls in the years to come. When the wife …
Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have seen many new products come on the market. I can name a few items that have made my …
“Texas has a bluebonnet, a bluebonnet, a bluebonnet,” the young voices sang as we walked through Woodville streets to view spring flowers and trees. Teaching tots Texas history is really a …
How do we deal with pain, sorrow, and suffering in our lives? I believe that words written by St. Peter give us a way to face and work through our sufferings. He said, “Christ himself suffered …
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce is planning July 4 on Saturday, July 4. This is the first time in years we have done this, but we have been fortunate enough to have Mr. Guzman, who is our fireworks …
One or two of you may remember a time, back in the ‘60s, when the country was united in its passion to win the space race. The USSR had put Yuri Gagarin into space, the first human to orbit …
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn …
A breathless farmer burst into the Stephenville office of the Dallas News on April 17, 1897, and excitedly announced, “I have found it.” “Found what?” asked the local correspondent for …
“The class of 2001.” I heard nothing of whatever else the announcer said, only stared in stunned disbelief as the young, eager, bright, innocent faces of the students before me as I struggled to …
A few years ago, a man by the name of Homer Owen owned a golf driving range in Waco. He purchased a huge golf ball that was 28 feet tall as a sign to draw attention to it, but Waco had a city …
This week let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later — how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-70s I feel qualified to share …
San Jacinto County Women's League held their annual Style Show Fundraiser last Thursday. Twelve members modeled clothes from Chico's of Kingwood, clothes they had chosen for themselves from the …
In 2007, I was called into a meeting with the publisher and not one but three HR reps, one local, one regional and one corporate, to be told that I was being laid off. I had worked in that …
It feels like these tribute pieces are a too-frequent occurrence these days. The news that the first lady of the arts scene in Woodville, Judith Haney, had passed on last Monday, still …
After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported. In February, the Trump administration waived more than two dozen …
On April 14, 1865, five days after Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, a 26-year-old member of the “first family of the American stage” murdered Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in …
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 …
Ask me in October what I love best about the outdoors and I will probably say that nothing compares to the preparation before archery whitetail season and then settling into that blind on opening day …
Have you ever wondered why people fall in love? It is because everyone longs for wholeness, completeness, personal maturity, and happiness. Such longing is a good thing. It is motivation to grow …
Did you know that the month of April is dedicated to helping people with how to manage their money and credit. It focuses on how important it is to live on a monthly budget and track where your money …