women

Opiela Honored

In celebration of National Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, the League of Women Voters hosted its annual Women Making History event, recognizing women whose dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact in their communities.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

     By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff Writer    Texas!It's a name that evokes great adventure, and to many people the word represents a symbol of the struggle for liberty and human rights. Most folks associate the name with the likes of Bowie, Houston, Crockett, and others like them - all men.

Cattle trails and the hardy women who rode them

By Murray Montgomery
- Staff WriterIt probably comes as no surprise to those who know me that I have a big interest in anything about cowboys. Actually, anything to do with the Old West and Texas in particular.

Women serving their country

Women have been a part of the United States military for over 100 years, but it wasn't until 1948 that they were officially allowed to serve in the armed forces. In recent years, the role of women in the military has expanded significantly and they now serve in a wide variety of roles and positions.