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Painting, Erastus [Deaf] Smith by T. Jefferson Wright. Courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum of History.

Painting, Erastus [Deaf] Smith by T. Jefferson Wright. Courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum of History.

Deaf Smith - Eyes of the Texas Army

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, January 21, 2023
During those dark days of the Texas Revolution, many men came forward and represented themselves well in the war with Mexico. When we think of those times, the names Travis, Houston, Austin, Bowie, and Crockett quickly come to mind.
Pictured are, left to right, Brooklyn Griffith, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke and Brenden Henke. Contributed photo.

Pictured are, left to right, Brooklyn Griffith, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke and Brenden Henke. Contributed photo.

Lavaca County 4-H team advances at State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
On Sunday, January 15, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo held their Dairy Judging Contest that was also the 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest. In the overall contest, the Lavaca County Senior Team of Brenden Henke, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke and Brooklyn Griffith placed 5th.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Public Affairs

Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Public Affairs

Women serving their country

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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.
Courtesy of Pixabay

Courtesy of Pixabay

Lavaca County Pro-Life Rally set for Jan. 28

News Staff
Monday, January 16, 2023
Join us: citizens, clubs, churches, veterans, schools, chambers, families and officials as we march in solidarity for the Pro-Life movement. We will stand in Unity for the dignity of all life from conception to natural passing and prayerfully call for an end to abortion in America.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Benefits of natural gas for home use

Murray Montgomery
Monday, January 16, 2023
No doubt, many folks have heard the rumor about certain people wanting to do away with gas stoves in the home. As a result, I thought it might be a good idea to look at all the benefits of using natural gas for heat, cooking, and water heaters – just to name a few.

Memories of old Saluria

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
This place we call Texas is so full of amazing and forgotten locations that the historian and writer will never, in a lifetime, know them all. This happened to me recently when I came across a town that I had never heard of - Saluria, Texas.
Photo for illustration purposes only – courtesy Pixabay

Photo for illustration purposes only – courtesy Pixabay

‘Booger Red - ugliest man living or dead’

Murray Montgomery
Monday, January 2, 2023
Memories of Christmas probably weren’t all that great for Samuel Thomas “Booger Red” Privett. It was a planned Christmas celebration that caused his face to be permanently disfigured and the loss of sight in one eye.
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