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History writers provide a window into the past

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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.
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Historical conference happens Saturday in Hallettsville

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, October 13, 2023
The 25th annual Alton C. Allen Historical Conference will take place Saturday at the Kocian Building on the Courthouse Square in Hallettsville. The Lavaca County Historical Commission has four speakers lined up with their topics mainly focusing on the impact of the Civil War in Texas.
The blockade runner played an important part in the South’s War of Secession, as did our international border with Mexico. Our roads south paved the way for needed trade around the world and even a way out for the enslaved seeking freedom. It made the Gulf a prime battlefield for Texas.

The blockade runner played an important part in the South’s War of Secession, as did our international border with Mexico. Our roads south paved the way for needed trade around the world and even a way out for the enslaved seeking freedom. It made the Gulf a prime battlefield for Texas.

Historians host annual conference Oct. 14

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
The Alton C. Allen Historical Conference will celebrate a milestone anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 14, when members of the Lavaca County Historical Commission fill the Kocian Building on the south side of the courthouse square in Hallettsville for their 20th annual gathering.
High art back when just 5 million humans had wandered by.

High art back when just 5 million humans had wandered by.

About 117 billion people have walked the earth (like ever)

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
There are more people on Earth today than ever before — 8 billion, to be exact — which represents a full 7% of all 117 billion people thought to have ever lived throughout the course of human history.
Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

The Grand Old Lady On The Square

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
During the Christmas season, when it sparkles with decorative lights, you can see the old structure for miles; a shining beacon from the past, and yet the splendid old courthouse is still serving the people of Lavaca County, Texas.
Adina De Zavala – Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

Adina De Zavala – Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

Remembering Adina De Zavala

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
I'm not sure if some citizens of Texas realize just how much they owe to a handful of ladies who saved from ruin, our most precious historic structure, the Alamo.
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