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Norma Davenport with “Jennie,” the talking elephant

Norma Davenport with “Jennie,” the talking elephant

The Great Elephant Stampede

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
MURRAY MONTGOMERY  - murray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.comIf someone told me that there had been a cattle stampede in Gonzales, Texas, I would not doubt it one bit. But, elephants on the rampage? Yep, it is a fact; elephants did stampede there in 1949.
Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept

Are Horned Frogs still around?

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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 Fiddlers Frolic

Lavaca County Today’s Managing Editor Bobby Horecka discusses the history of the Hallettsville KCs iconic celebration with one of the co-founders.

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Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery

Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery

Teachers deserve respect and support

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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.
Photo courtesy of The San Jacinto Battleground Association

Photo courtesy of The San Jacinto Battleground Association

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The Battle of San Jacinto

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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.
Goliad commander James W. Fannin while a cadet at the US Military Academy during the 1820s. Courtesy of the Dallas Historical Society

Goliad commander James W. Fannin while a cadet at the US Military Academy during the 1820s. Courtesy of the Dallas Historical Society

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Santa Anna gives the order to massacre prisoners at Goliad

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterThe largest single loss of life in the cause for Texas Independence occurred on March 27, 1836.It was on that Palm Sunday when Mexican troops, acting on orders from Gen. Santa Anna, executed 341 men under the command of Col. James Walker Fannin.
Comanche Chief: Quanah Parker. Photo circa 1890, Indian Territory. Courtesy of The Portal to Texas History

Comanche Chief: Quanah Parker. Photo circa 1890, Indian Territory. Courtesy of The Portal to Texas History

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Hostile Comanches were the terrorists of frontier Texas

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterIt seems that most of us these days have the word "terror" firmly entrenched in our vocabulary - we are all aware that there are people, in other countries, who hate us and wish us harm. They are jealous of our way of life and most of all, our freedom.
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