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Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Sacred Heart crowns Homecoming King & Queen

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka were crowned King and Queen at Sacred Heart Homecoming ceremonies in the KC Hall Saturday. Brady is the son of Bryan and Christina Haas and Braxtyn the daughter of Tanya Sitka and Russell and RoAnn Sitka. Contributed photo
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

2023 Sacred Heart Homecoming Game

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic High School will hold its 2023 Homecoming game this Friday, Sept. 15, when the Indians host the Louise Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming festivities will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 with a memorial Mass, honoring deceased alumni, beginning at 3 p.m.
Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Andy Rice Sr. honored

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Former Stevens Mayo football standout and NFL player, Andy Rice Sr., was recognized once again for the 2nd annual Andy Rice Sr. Day.
Graphic by Murray Montgomery

Graphic by Murray Montgomery

Special days are nice, but every day would be better

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer In times of crisis and danger, some unsung heroes put their lives on the line to protect and serve us all. They are the fearless men and women who serve as our first line of defense, answering the call when disaster strikes.
Photo courtesy of Texas Escapes

Photo courtesy of Texas Escapes

The Crusty Old Baptist

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer There wasn't supposed to be but one religion in Texas, in 1835. But a crusty old Baptist by the name of Z.N. Morrell had plans to bring the Protestant religion to the settlers anyway, even though it went against Mexican law.
Bob Gress – TPWD

Bob Gress – TPWD

Dove hunters, are you ready?

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer According to a recent press release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) the South Zone, which includes Lavaca County, will open its Special White-wing Dove Days beginning at noon this Friday.
Momma (Jessie Montgomery)

Momma (Jessie Montgomery)

Bring the doves to Momma

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY When I was a young man, I never really knew much about hunting and fishing. My daddy wasn’t interested in those things and as a result, I never really got the schooling on how to enjoy the pleasures of the great outdoors.
The wreck of German submarine U-166 sits in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Times.

The wreck of German submarine U-166 sits in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Times.

Lurking beneath the water: German U-Boats roamed the Gulf during WWII

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, August 10, 2023
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY I was 21 years old when I went to work for the Dow Chemical Company at Freeport, Texas – that was in 1964 and Dow was highly sought after, for employment, because they paid a decent wage. When I started there, my income doubled.
Photo courtesy: Bullock Museum of Texas History

Photo courtesy: Bullock Museum of Texas History

Vaquero: The First Texas Cowboy

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, August 3, 2023
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY When we think of cowboys in Texas, the image of the American cowboy often comes to mind. However, before the American cowboy, there were the vaqueros - the original cowboys of Texas.
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