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Old Moulton; Queen of the Prairies

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterIn his book, The History of Lavaca County, well-known local historian Paul C. Boethel has several pages describing some of the towns in the county, including a location known for years as Old Moulton.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

By Murray MontgomeryStaff Writer / EditorialAs I was thinking about a subject for this column, it occurred to me that with so many badthings happening in this world, it was going to be difficult to find anything but bad topics to writeabout.

Turning the page: A new chapter begins as the New Year dawns

By Murray MontgomeryStaff Writer / EditorialMurray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.com As of Monday, January 1, 2024, we have entered another new year - like it or not time marches on.Do you remember how it was when you were a kid?

YHM is Reminiscing in Shades of Purple

The Yoakum Heritage Museum (YHM) has toured more than 1,100 children this 2023 season. Each tour has a script, but as each child and teacher react to what they view, the set script varies a great degree depending on the curiosity of the class.

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

For many people, nothing can compare to the smell, look and ambience of a real Christmas tree. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle that ornamental piece of holiday tradition.

English language added 690 new words

As we spend a few moments reflecting on the year as it draws to a close, we couldn’t help but consider some of the new words that have arisen to describe it during these last 12 months. According to the folks over at Merriam-Webster—they’re the people who write most of our U.S.

Soar into 2024 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

As the year ends, so does Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration, but the fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight.

A New Year with traditions/resolutions

At midnight Sunday, 2023 will be ushered out and 2024 will be rung in that brings fresh hopes of having a better year than the previous one. This is a custom for the many who have followed the Julian and Gregorian (solar) calendars for a long, long time.

Remembering Lavaca County's old Grieve School

By Murray MontgomeryStaff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this article in June 2012, and it was published on the website Texas Escapes on July 27, 2012.)I have always been of the opinion that old newspapers are the most important sources for historical research and provide a true window to the past.

The inventor of the stop sign never once drove a car

William Phelps Eno, born in New York City in 1858, is known as the “father of traffic safety.” He was an American businessman responsible for many of the earliest innovations in road safety and traffic control. Eno invented the stop sign around the dawn of the 20th century.