Pioneer

Story of a Lavaca County pioneer

By Murray Montgomery     Staff WriterNot long ago, I was browsing the Internet for some material of interest about Lavaca County in the early years of Texas.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

     By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff Writer    Texas!It's a name that evokes great adventure, and to many people the word represents a symbol of the struggle for liberty and human rights. Most folks associate the name with the likes of Bowie, Houston, Crockett, and others like them - all men.

Memories of a Texas Pioneer

By Murray MontgomeryStaff Writer It is safe to say that W.F. Cude lived a tough life, at least that is what he wrote in a personal sketch for the book The Trail Drivers of Texas.

Texas scout and soldier

By Murray Montgomery He was a big man – 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing in at 240 pounds.