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Alligator Gar might be a delicacy to some; it’s still trash fish to me

By Murray Montgomery
 - Staff WriterWhile browsing through the June 2024 issue of Texas Highways magazine, I came across an article that nearly had me laughing out loud.

Remembering the Wolfman

By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterIn my junior and senior years (1960-61), I was attending high school in the little town of Angleton, Texas.

Are Horned Frogs still around?

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterMany years ago, when I was only a little fellow, it wasn’t unusual at all to come across a “Horny Toad” in Daddy’s garden. We lived on the Burnet Road back then; it was way out in the country a few miles from Austin.

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.

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.Gonzales had its share of violence with outlaws such as John Wesley Hardin and others like him walking the...

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.After spending weeks retreating from Mexican troops in an...

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.Easter marks the triumphant victory of Jesus Christ over death and the grave, and His power to conquer sin and offer eternal life to all who...