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Celebrating Women’s History Month

     By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff Writer    Texas!It's a name that evokes great adventure, and to many people the word represents a symbol of the struggle for liberty and human rights. Most folks associate the name with the likes of Bowie, Houston, Crockett, and others like them - all men.

On the hunt for wildflowers

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterTrying to predict an upcoming wildflower season in Texas can be as hard as trying to predict the weather in the Lone Star State – it isn’t easy.Experts at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (LBJWC) tend to agree.

Saint Patrick’s Day: History and customs

On March 17, people across the globe will wear their green attire and join in the festivities of Saint Patrick’s Day. It is a vibrant tradition honoring Ireland’s patron saint.However, the roots of this festive day go far beyond parades and green attire.

Letters from the Alamo

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterWhen Mexican troops stormed over the walls of the Alamo on the morning of March 6, 1836, they put to death a small band of heroes who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom on that mesquite prairie near old San Antonio.

Bald eagles: A rare sight, but are present in Texas

The National Symbol of the United States is the Bald Eagle, a magnificent looking bird that is identified by a distinctive white head and tail, a large hooked yellow beak and a body and wings that are dark brown in color.

Kresta posthumously awarded the DSC

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterIt was a beautiful day in South-Central, Texas, as I walked among the tombstones in the St. John’s Church Cemetery at Praha.I had made the 26-mile drive from my home in Hallettsville to continue my research about Anton Kresta Jr.

Longer winter predicted-Bundle Up!

The world’s most famous weather-forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, made his annual appearance at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2nd, but this time, with a special title: Dad! For the first time since 1886, Phil took his spot as the first prophetic groundhog father in history.

History writers provide a window into the past

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterIf you were looking for, and lucky enough to find one of his ten books, it could cost you up to $400 per edition. I saw one on eBay for $356. The author I am referring to is Judge Paul C. Boethel and his life is a story in itself.

Mesquite: The Controversial Texas Treasure

By Murray Montgomery     Staff WriterBefore I moved to Gonzales in 1984, I had always thought that mesquite was just a shrub or tree that you would see out in the pasture or along the roadside. In fact, I thought it was an attractive part of the landscape.

Look forward to the New Year and leave the past behind

By MURRAY MONTGOMERYStaff WriterOne thing is a fact; there is nothing we can do to slow down old “Father Time” – he is going to keep clicking right along whether we like it or not.