Lifestyle

Women serving their country

Women have been a part of the United States military for over 100 years, but it wasn't until 1948 that they were officially allowed to serve in the armed forces. In recent years, the role of women in the military has expanded significantly and they now serve in a wide variety of roles and positions.

Lavaca County Pro-Life Rally set for Jan. 28

Join us: citizens, clubs, churches, veterans, schools, chambers, families and officials as we march in solidarity for the Pro-Life movement. We will stand in Unity for the dignity of all life from conception to natural passing and prayerfully call for an end to abortion in America.

Benefits of natural gas for home use

No doubt, many folks have heard the rumor about certain people wanting to do away with gas stoves in the home. As a result, I thought it might be a good idea to look at all the benefits of using natural gas for heat, cooking, and water heaters – just to name a few.

Memories of old Saluria

This place we call Texas is so full of amazing and forgotten locations that the historian and writer will never, in a lifetime, know them all. This happened to me recently when I came across a town that I had never heard of - Saluria, Texas.

Art exhibition at Old Moulton Baptist Church January 11

An art exhibition featuring the works of Tom Tierney will be held at Old Moulton Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

‘Booger Red - ugliest man living or dead’

Memories of Christmas probably weren’t all that great for Samuel Thomas “Booger Red” Privett. It was a planned Christmas celebration that caused his face to be permanently disfigured and the loss of sight in one eye.

Tri-County Softball Umpires gear up for new season, recruits needed

Tri-County softball umpires held their first meeting of the year Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Hallettsville ISD boardroom.  We had several potential new members in attendance which looks promising.  We are still in need of more members to officiate high school softball.

How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees

From Texas A&M AgriLife Today  Many people enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.

Czech Catholic Foundation of Texas announces Essay Contest winners

The Czech Catholic Foundation of Texas (CCFT) held its first annual Youth Essay Contest this past fall.  The contest was open to 11th and 12th grade students who are members of either CCFT, KJZT Family Life, or KJT Catholic Union of Texas.

From Successful Cattleman to Man Burner

Cattlemen are a large part of the great and colorful history of Texas. They are credited with saving the state from financial ruin after the Civil War and their lives have been chronicled by many writers down through the years.