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Same Family, Separate Flags

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has showcased plenty of familiar family names, but one of the tournament’s most fascinating storylines is that several sets of brothers are competing for different national teams.
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The Ghost of the Navidad: History, Shipwrecks, and a Texas 'Wild Man'

Murray Montgomery
Friday, July 3, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterIt may not be as appealing as the Guadalupe or many rivers in the Texas Hill Country, but the old Navidad has a unique history that the others may not have. I mean, after all, how many rivers can claim that a “wild man” once roamed their banks?
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From Enslavement to Hallettsville History

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 18, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer  Tate Hicks would never forget where he was when the news came that slavery had been officially abolished. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves to be free.
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Beat the Texas Heat: Crucial Water Safety Tips for Summer 2026

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterAccording to the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac, Texas is predicted to have plenty of rain followed by above-normal temperatures. So far, the “plenty of rain” part is coming true. However, this is Texas and it’s a safe bet that the high temperatures are also on the way.
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Courtesy Texas State Historical Association

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The Ghost Town Beneath the Bay

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterThe story of Indianola, Texas, is a sad one – from a prosperous port in 1875 to a ghost town today – its demise can be blamed on Mother Nature.Indianola’s history is indeed a colorful one, to say the least.
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What is a Data Center?

Murray Montgomery
Friday, May 29, 2026
By Murray Montgomery   -   Staff WriterWe hear more and more talk about data centers these days. Many folks, myself included, don’t have the slightest idea about what they are, and why so many people don’t want them in their communities.
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Photo courtesy of The San Jacinto Battleground Association

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The Battle of San Jacinto

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer Tuesday, April 21, will mark the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto - because of the eventual consequences of this victory, the battle is considered one of the most important in world history.
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Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

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The Alamo Hero's Son: A Life of Promise and Scandal

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, April 4, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterAlthough I have written about Texas history for many years, there are times when I come across stories about people that I had heard of in the past, but never really followed up on how their lives turned out.

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Easter Sunday: A date to celebrate

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Easter is Sunday, which not only marks the end to the Lenten season, but more importantly is the day when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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