Being a born and bred native Texan, I sometimes have to stop and consider some of the idioms or sayings that I use routinely without even a second thought.  Folk who are...

In the wake of the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks that stole almost 3,000 American lives, we reflect on the selfless courage of the first responders...

(1) Historian Stanley Fletcher will present “Fort Teran”  to the Hardin County Genealogical Society  at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Hardin County Genealogical...

Wow, Fall is almost here.  We had a short break between our summer reading program  and now, but  we are gearing up again.  So, hang on because we are about to get very...

 We knew it was coming when Bert came into the Mule Barn truck stop the other day. He took his usual stool at the philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank, where he...

   When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree...

  Let’s ask a hypothetical question here. Would you (if you’re an adult already) trade your reputation as a responsible wage earner for the guarantee of becoming...

  Now one thing’s for dang shore, everwho come up with drugstore language should be roped and dragged out in the brush and wearin’ a big sign that jest says “Guilty.” No...

Around 1965 a new store opened in the Meyerland area of Houston, Texas near where we lived.  It was a new kind of store, a forerunner of K-Mart or Wal-Mart.  It was a...

September is finally here, the school year is in full swing, football stadium lights are back on, and dove hunters across the state are heading back to the field.As I’m...

This month the Legislature began our Second Called Special Session. We again have 30 days to complete the items on the Governor’s call.  Here are five things happening...

On Saturday evening, the San Augustine 4-H club held their 3rd annual 4-H banquet. The evening kicked off with everyone enjoying hamburgers fresh off the grill with desert...

I always considered myself to be a good driver.  I have driven ambulances, hearses, and police cars and have never had a mishap.  Only one traffic ticket is on my record...

Wow! Our summer is over and kiddos are back in school, the library seems very quiet now.  June and July went by in a blur, and we had a great time during our Summer Reading...

I always considered myself to be a good driver.  I have driven ambulances, hearses, and police cars and have never had a mishap.  Only one traffic ticket is on my record...