Lifestyle

The History of National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week, celebrated annually May 6 through 12, was designated to recognize the contributions nurses make to communities. May 6 is National Nurses Day, and May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with a mental health condition— while it can make life more difficult, it doesn’t have to stop someone from having a fulfilling life.When is Mental Health Awareness Month?May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Wild Times in old McDade

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterMuch has been written over the years about the days of the outlaws in Texas and the citizens who opposed them during those wild times of the 1860s and 1870s.

Teachers deserve respect and support

By Murray Montgomery
- Staff WriterIn my opinion, the teaching profession has got to be one of the most meaningful jobs there is.I know in my life, schoolteachers made impressions on me that I carry to this day.

The Battle of San Jacinto

By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterSunday, April 21, will mark the 188th 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.

Plans for a five-story hotel in Yoakum

By Murray Montgomery
Staff Writermurray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.comIt is a fascinating thing to look back into history and see the dreams of those folks who came before us – this story is about one of those dreams.

The origin of the Easter bunny, nest, basket

This past Sunday, Christians around the world celebrated Easter and Resurrection of Christ as many attended church services followed by family gatherings.

Stay on your feet; falls are preventable

By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writermurray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.comSometimes it happens so fast that a person cannot believe they have fallen. It happened to me a few years ago and I was flat on my face before I knew it.

Easter, the Christian Holiday is a moveable Feast

Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is a moveable feast, which means that it does not occur on the same date every year. Easter is calculated based on the phases of the moon and the coming of spring.Determining the Date of Easter:In 325, A.D.

Roadside Bluebonnets: Are they legal to pick

One of the most beautiful settings we all can enjoy during the spring or Easter time is the blooming of our state flower, the Bluebonnet.The gorgeous looking flowers begin to grow in the early spring in fields, resident yards as well as along state highways and farm roads.