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Gloria Lynn Lofton

News Staff

Monday, November 27, 2023

Gloria Lynn Lofton, 73, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Abilene. She was born on July 2, 1950 in Seminole, Texas to Donald and Martha (Savage) Nugent. Gloria married Harold Lofton on June 19, 1993 and they spent 24 wonderful years together until his passing in 2017.

Illustration by Murray Montgomery

Looking at Turkey Day traditions

Murray Montgomery

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY Staff Writer Many folks will be celebrating Thanksgiving in a few days, and for many nothing much changes from year-to-year. In my family as folks got older and passed away, our way of observing Thanksgiving has evolved over the years.

Victor Espinoza - Photo courtesy of National Archives

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Texan finally awarded Medal of Honor

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer It has been called the forgotten war, but I doubt that those who had the bad fortune of being there will ever forget the Korean War.

This is a hero from World War 2 - Courtesy National Archives

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A time to honor our military veterans

Murray Montgomery

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer / Op-ed It is right and praiseworthy that we have a special day to honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces. While Memorial Day is a tribute to all those who have died in action, Veterans Day salutes all those who have served in the military – living and dead.

Chinese soldier guards a squadron of P-40 fighter planes, decorated with the typical shark face of the Flying Tigers, lined up at an unknown airbase in China in 1943. Photo courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration

They roared out of the sky over China to attack enemy planes

Murray Montgomery

Saturday, November 4, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was formed to help oppose the Japanese invasion of China. Their Curtiss P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control.

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Memories of a Texas Pioneer

Murray Montgomery

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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.

Waterfowl Seasons Open Soon

Murray Montgomery

Thursday, November 2, 2023

From Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Compiled by Murray Montgomery The regular duck season opens in the South Zone on Sat., Nov. 4 and in the North Zone on Sat., Nov. 11. High Plains Mallard Management Unit opens for hunting Oct. 28-29, then it closes Nov 3.

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Ghostly Tales Capture the Imagination

Murray Montgomery

Thursday, October 26, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer One thing is for sure, there’s no shortage of material when it comes to writing about ghost stories – you will find all you need and probably more than you really want.

Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?

News Staff

Monday, October 23, 2023

Inquiring minds might want to know, is the orange orb a fruit or vegetable? The answer may surprise you! A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit. Joe Masabni, Ph.D.

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Indianola: Another Texas Ghost Town

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Indianola, a port once located on Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County, has a rich and fascinating history. Sadly, the once-thriving port city was destroyed by several hurricanes over the years and eventually became the ghost town that it is today.

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