The old car in front of us was weaving in and out of traffic dangerously, and the occupants, a male and a female, appeared to be fighting each other.  My partner, who was...

I read some disturbing news the other day.  I read that several recent national surveys reveal that clown performers now scare children more that they entertain them.  I...

On an unseasonably cool Thursday, July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress declared total independence from King George III and Great Britain. In doing so, the...

Our summer started off with a “BANG!”  Our Summer Reading Program kicked off June 24th.  Ms. Tori has been planning for months, all kinds of fun activities for our VIPs. ...

(1)  Chester “Buck” Sloan and his wife Shirley Grimes Sloan will present Buck’s program about his involvement in World War II at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at...

Our summer  started off with a “BANG!”  Our Summer Reading Program started last Tuesday.  Ms. Tori has been planning for months, all kinds of fun...

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether...

Hello, San Augustine County. It's July, and the heat is already here. July marks the second half of the year; make yours better than the first.  We have a ton of exciting...

In early 1953 my father, Cecil, and my uncle, Ben Woods, opened an appliance store in a building on the east side of the square in downtown San Augustine, TX.  This...

With the Dog Days of Summer upon us and cucumbers in peak season, a cool cucumber recipe will be a big success at your family gathering.  This month’s recipe, Sliced...

Sunday, June 22, is the final day for Governor Abbott to sign or veto bills passed during the 89th Legislative Session. Without either action, the bill will become law and...

It seems that the twenty-first century has produced a general feeling among the female of the species that men are no longer needed.  I read articles and see programs on...

Sunday, June 22, is the final day for Governor Abbott to sign or veto bills passed during the 89th Legislative Session. Without either action, the bill will become law and...

Every Friday found myself and Lee Pardue in the company car making sales calls to our more productive agents.  I was employed by an insurance company based in Burlington,...

Hello again from the Chamber. This is the month summer officially starts, although it's already gotten hot. We are gearing up for our annual Civic Auction, scheduled for...