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Memorial to the 32 men from Gonzales who died at the Alamo. It is located on Alamo grounds - Photo by Murray Montgomery

Gonzales celebrates ‘Come & Take It’

Murray Montgomery

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer Once again the City of Gonzales is getting ready for its annual “Come and Take It” celebration.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer In the beginning, the honoring of Hispanic heritage was limited to one week. The observation was started in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed it to be “Hispanic Heritage Week.

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Is it Mex, Tex, or Tex-Mex?

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Murray Montgomery Staff Writer Back in the day when I was just a little fellow living in Austin, Texas, there wasn’t a lot of “eating out” going on in my family. My folks were born in Austin and most of them weren’t wealthy. The fact is, they were more on the poor side of the scale.

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Texas cowboy shared his memories of life on the trail

Murray Montgomery

Saturday, September 23, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer It seems that every time I start researching material for this column, I think maybe I was born 100 years too late. Then I rethink all that because I really don’t figure I’m tough enough to have lived back then.

Photo by Bobby Horecka

Scenes from Sunday's Moulton Picnic

News Staff

Friday, September 22, 2023

Parishioners gathered Sunday for the Fall Parish Picnic at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton for a whole lot of family, plenty of good food and all sorts of fun times. Pictured are: • Moulton ISD vice president Justin Anderle helps call out bidders at the big auction sale Sunday at St.

Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Sacred Heart crowns Homecoming King & Queen

News Staff

Friday, September 22, 2023

Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka were crowned King and Queen at Sacred Heart Homecoming ceremonies in the KC Hall Saturday. Brady is the son of Bryan and Christina Haas and Braxtyn the daughter of Tanya Sitka and Russell and RoAnn Sitka. Contributed photo

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2023 Sacred Heart Homecoming Game

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Sacred Heart Catholic High School will hold its 2023 Homecoming game this Friday, Sept. 15, when the Indians host the Louise Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming festivities will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 with a memorial Mass, honoring deceased alumni, beginning at 3 p.m.

Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Andy Rice Sr. honored

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Former Stevens Mayo football standout and NFL player, Andy Rice Sr., was recognized once again for the 2nd annual Andy Rice Sr. Day.

Graphic by Murray Montgomery

Special days are nice, but every day would be better

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer In times of crisis and danger, some unsung heroes put their lives on the line to protect and serve us all. They are the fearless men and women who serve as our first line of defense, answering the call when disaster strikes.

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The Crusty Old Baptist

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer There wasn't supposed to be but one religion in Texas, in 1835. But a crusty old Baptist by the name of Z.N. Morrell had plans to bring the Protestant religion to the settlers anyway, even though it went against Mexican law.

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