The “baby boy” was the driver, the “biggest boy” was the host, his lovely and talented bride of two years, the hostess, and Dad and I were guests. For our first, ever, …

The Texas Longhorns piled up the points on Jan. 1, 1946, setting a Cotton Bowl scoring record that stood for 29 years. Bobby Layne played 17 more seasons in college and the pros, but was never better …

With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA .50 caliber Optima all …

The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: •Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving …

It was a fairly quiet week last week, with everyone focused on Christmas with family, friends and volunteering to help others celebrate. Thank you to all those who worked through the holidays, first …

’Twas the week after Christmas and all through the house  Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste At the holiday parties had gone to my …

The reason is unclear, but at one point, the pregnant Mary and her husband, Joseph, traveled from Nazareth, ordered by Gaius Caesar ostensibly for a census for tax-related purposes. ( Article 1, …

I love spending time in the fall and winter woods hunting deer and venison, when properly handled in the field and prepared for the table, is one of my favorite meats. This season has been a …

Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle …

A wonderful song from “Sound of Music” reminds us about a few of Julie Andrews’ favorite things — rainbows, kittens, raindrops, etc. We are all reminded as Christmas approaches about our …

Deciding the gravely wounded captain was a goner, a Confederate general gave George Littlefield a battlefield promotion to major on Dec. 26, 1863. The Littlefields had lived in Gonzales County …

When I see the Christmas tree it reminds me that God put a tree of life in the garden when he created the world and there is a Tree of Life in Heaven. When I look at the lights it reminds me …

If you were to ask strangers on the street, “What is the mystery of Christmas?” what do you think they would tell you? They might talk about Santa Claus, gift-giving, family, joy, or the spirit …

Christmas in San Jacinto County truly lasts a season Over the last 3 weeks our county has celebrated Christmas every Saturday with a community event. Last Saturday we had the Community Voices of …

Years ago, I posted a thought on social media about something that had been bugging me for some time. The question was layered, although it seemed to be a bit too political for the forum. I …

Treasures in time, those objects, memories, and photographs that are valued because they connect us to another time, past and present, are always “in the making.” Our future all too soon becomes …

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis announced on Dec. 21, 1926, that Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker stood accused of betting on a fixed baseball game. With the lifetime banishment of the “Black Sox” by …

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock. The Austin American-Statesman reported the …

Winter weather has finally arrived in the Lone Star State, and with it came that long awaited influx of waterfowl that has been a bit slow in arriving. Those fat mallards and pintails that have been …

“Dear Santa, I need a new skateboard for Christmas. The one I got now crashes too much. Band-Aids would be OK, too. David” “Dear Santa, would you rather I leave you cookies and milk, or …