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Tale of the Ghostly Lights

By MURRAY MONTGOMERYStaff Writer“According to legend, the ghost, carrying a lantern, roams across the flat land of Brazoria County, Texas - at night, constantly searching for a jug of whiskey.

Beneath the Cloud: Battling Breast Cancer and Finding Hope

There’s a very real possibility that I’ve never known life without breast cancer hovering somewhere in the background, like a little grey cloud.

The Great Storm of 1900

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterThere were no satellites and radar in 1900 – the only means of mass communication was by telegraph and telephone. Old timers might could tell by changing weather conditions that something was wrong, but that was about all, until it was far too late.

From hunting deer to chasing cottontails

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
     Staff WriterNow before I start this tale, I want all you seasoned hunters to know that this story happened a long time ago; I’m sure you’ll figure that out when you see the dates.

The Legend of Eagle Lake

   By Murray Montgomery      Staff WriterThere are times, while doing research on one subject, that I will come across something interesting on a completely different topic. Fact is, some of these “accidental finds” turn out, in my opinion, to be some of my best stories.

No doubt this one just had to be about hamburgers

By Murray Montgomery      Staff WriterThe breaking news regarding Whataburger coming to Lavaca County, and the recent issue of Texas Highways magazine pretty well sealed the deal on what I was going to write about this week.

Plants can impact mental health during winter

While you may not associate lush greenery with the winter months, incorporating plants into your home can beautify your space and help combat the winter blues. A variety of indoor plants thrive during the winter months and can provide color in your home during an otherwise dreary time of year.

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.

The Civil War “Battle of Nueces”

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterMost Texans probably believe that the decision for the Lone Star State to join the Confederacy was a unanimous one. But in fact, that is not correct.

The history curse; it must be true or I am not interested

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterSometimes I think being a student of Texas history may be a curse. Why? Because it makes it very hard for me to enjoy some of those made-for-TV movies.