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Goliad Survivor’s Final Rest: Isaac D. Hamilton Buried in Old Moulton Cemetery

By Staff Writer - Murray Montgomery The largest single loss of life in the cause for Texas Independence occurred on March 27, 1836.It was on that Palm Sunday when Mexican troops, acting on orders from Gen. Santa Anna,executed the 341 men under the command of Col. James Walker Fannin.

Junior Livestock Show Helps Youth

Ranchers in Hallettsville have spent a lot of time through the years on the Hallettsville Junior Livestock Show.

Students share what they learn from raising livestock

Hallettsville students learn many lessons while participating in the annual Hallettsville Junior Livestock Show.Some of those participating shared their experiences regarding what skills they have acquired and how the experience prepares them for the future.

Old column revisits family cemeteries in Lavaca County

By Murray Montgomery   -   Staff WriterIn the December 28, 1951, issue of the Lavaca County Tribune, there was a column named “When Did They Come?” It was written by an unidentified person, and this particular one was about cemeteries of early German and Czech settlers in Lavaca County.

Beginning 2026 with Forgiveness, Compassion, and a Willingness to Begin Again

As calendars open to page one and fireworks light up the sky, 2026 arrives with its quiet invitation to begin again. The new year is often framed by resolutions and fresh goals, but perhaps the most meaningful place to start isn’t with what we plan to do next, it’s with what we choose to release.

Is Jesse James really in that Missouri grave?

By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterOne of the most famous outlaws in American history was the legendary Jesse James.And it seems that there has always been an air of mystery as to whether he was really killed the way our history books have recorded it.

WWII veteran USS Lexington now a Corpus Christi treasure

Story & Photos by Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer Resting peacefully in Corpus Christi Bay, the USS Lexington is an impressive tribute to all those brave men who served aboard her in times of war.

Veterans saluted under the Texas sky

Each November, when the evening skies glow gold with the first autumn light, Don Williams opens the gates of his ranch to welcome home a special group of guests, America’s veterans.

Quilted hugs of gratitude

Under the steady hum of quilting machines and the warmth of friendship, a group of dedicated quilters continues to create more than just fabric masterpieces, they craft heartfelt tributes to the men and women who served our nation.

Lavaca County and the Raw Frontier

By Murray Montgomery
     Staff WriterSeveral years ago, I received a complimentary copy of a new book, Raw Frontier (Volume Two), written by Keith Guthrie. His book is sort of an assortment of historical facts about the area that made up Green DeWitt's Colony during the birth of Texas.