Texas

Texas Shrimp: Delicious pride of the Gulf of Mexico

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterIf anyone ever asked me to name my favorite food, my reply would be shrimp. Boiled or fried, and that is the only way I like it.

The Legend of Eagle Lake

   By Murray Montgomery      Staff WriterThere are times, while doing research on one subject, that I will come across something interesting on a completely different topic. Fact is, some of these “accidental finds” turn out, in my opinion, to be some of my best stories.

Cattle trails and the hardy women who rode them

By Murray Montgomery
- Staff WriterIt probably comes as no surprise to those who know me that I have a big interest in anything about cowboys. Actually, anything to do with the Old West and Texas in particular.

The Civil War “Battle of Nueces”

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterMost Texans probably believe that the decision for the Lone Star State to join the Confederacy was a unanimous one. But in fact, that is not correct.

The history curse; it must be true or I am not interested

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterSometimes I think being a student of Texas history may be a curse. Why? Because it makes it very hard for me to enjoy some of those made-for-TV movies.

Thrilling adventures of an old cowboy

By Murray Montgomery  Staff WriterMany years ago, a man named J. Marvin Hunter took the time to put together numerous narrativesfrom men who had experienced life as a cowboy.

Remembering the old Leesville Community

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff Writer      It is no surprise to most people that I am inquisitive about the past.And I'm not only curious about events that happened long ago, but I often ponder the history of old homes, buildings, and forgotten places.

Texas outlaw Sam Bass inspired tall tales

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer He was only 27 years old when he met his maker, but during his short life he became the subject of cowboy songs and tall tales which were told around many a campfire in Texas.

National Day of the Cowboy

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
- Staff WriterAs the Fourth of July celebrations close, we can look forward to another important date. Saturday, July 27, will be a day for the public to learn something about the heritage and life of the American cowboy.

The Civil War created cowboys with unbelievable adventures

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY - STAFF WRITEROne of my favorite sources for information about cowboys is The Trail Drivers of Texas by J. Marvin Hunter. Many of the stories in this book would make a good script for a Clint Eastwood movie.