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Darlene Immekus demonstrates Leather Tooling

Yoakum’s leather heritage is well known. It began in the early 1900’s after the arrival of the railroad, when Texas’s cattle industry had naturally led to a leather industry.By 1950 there were eight tanneries in the state, making boots, saddles, and harnesses.

All about the Local Lowdown Podcast

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterSeveral years ago, I and another staff writer for Lavaca County newspapers decided to start a video podcast called the “Lavaca County News Review.” My co-host on the podcast was Hans Lammeman and all the programs were produced in a video format.

Thrilling adventures of an old cowboy

By Murray Montgomery  Staff WriterMany years ago, a man named J. Marvin Hunter took the time to put together numerous narrativesfrom men who had experienced life as a cowboy.

Remembering the old Leesville Community

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff Writer      It is no surprise to most people that I am inquisitive about the past.And I'm not only curious about events that happened long ago, but I often ponder the history of old homes, buildings, and forgotten places.

Childhood Memories and the Great Depression

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY 
Staff WriterAccording to the Federal Reserve History website, the longest and deepest downturn in the history of the United States and the modern industrial economy lasted more than a decade, beginning in 1929 and ending during World War II in 1941.

Southern border remains wide open; how safe are we?

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff Writer/Op-edAlthough President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, I highly doubt that we will see any change in his policy regarding the southern border; he plans to serve out his term.

Time to celebrate the dog; the hot one with a bun


By MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff WriterOnce upon a time, during an outdoor cook-out, an ex-friend told me, “If you knew what was in that thing you wouldn’t eat it.” Did I mention he was an “ex-friend?” Coming between me and my hot dog will instantly excommunicate you from my friends list.

Lavaca County quietly turns 182-years-old

Lavaca County officially formed 182 years ago on Saturday, July 13.According to local historians, it tried to establish itself as the judicial county of “La Baca” in 1842, but later that same year, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas ruled that “judicial” counties were unconstitutional.

Texas outlaw Sam Bass inspired tall tales

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer He was only 27 years old when he met his maker, but during his short life he became the subject of cowboy songs and tall tales which were told around many a campfire in Texas.

Come see art in the making on Aug. 3

The public is invited to see a Michael Windberg demo at Hallet Oak GallerySaturday, Aug. 3noon to 3 p.m.Free Admission Schedule:noon to 12:15 p.m. free refreshments and painting supplies on sale12:15 p.m. Michael Windberg demo begins3 p.m. demo painting will be auctioned3:30 p.m.