Lifestyle

Kresta posthumously awarded the DSC

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterIt was a beautiful day in South-Central, Texas, as I walked among the tombstones in the St. John’s Church Cemetery at Praha.I had made the 26-mile drive from my home in Hallettsville to continue my research about Anton Kresta Jr.

Longer winter predicted-Bundle Up!

The world’s most famous weather-forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, made his annual appearance at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2nd, but this time, with a special title: Dad! For the first time since 1886, Phil took his spot as the first prophetic groundhog father in history.

History writers provide a window into the past

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterIf you were looking for, and lucky enough to find one of his ten books, it could cost you up to $400 per edition. I saw one on eBay for $356. The author I am referring to is Judge Paul C. Boethel and his life is a story in itself.

Mesquite: The Controversial Texas Treasure

By Murray Montgomery     Staff WriterBefore I moved to Gonzales in 1984, I had always thought that mesquite was just a shrub or tree that you would see out in the pasture or along the roadside. In fact, I thought it was an attractive part of the landscape.

Look forward to the New Year and leave the past behind

By MURRAY MONTGOMERYStaff WriterOne thing is a fact; there is nothing we can do to slow down old “Father Time” – he is going to keep clicking right along whether we like it or not.

How to deal with stress or seasonal depression during and after the holidays

The Christmas season is almost over and it’s natural to feel drained, disconnected, or even a little down.Some people may suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. It is most common this time of year in winter.

Traditional Christmas carols brings a joy to the season

This article appeared in the Tribune-Herald 14 years ago.It doesn’t matter what genre of music a person chooses to listen to throughout the year, during the Christmas season the traditional Christmas carols are universally recognized and loved by all.

Now we have leftovers; what can we do with them?

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff WriterI must admit that one of the things I look forward to during the holidays is all that great food. From the turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving to, in my family, the Mexican food on Christmas.

Candy Canes: A taste for Christmas

The Christmas season brings many types of traditions from special kinds of songs, to decorations, colors and of course foods.Another tradition people enjoy this time of the year is the vast array of Christmas candies from various types of chocolate to peanut brittle and others.

The Wild World of Mascots: Texas Edition

Mascots—they’re more than just goofy, oversized characters entertaining crowds. They’re symbols of pride, identity, and sometimes, unruly bovines banned from stadiums. Yes, we’re looking at you, Bevo.