Recently chapter member Debbie Chance and her husband Gary returned home from visiting their daughter Shannon Koonce and family in Saudi. Being gone for three weeks, they also visited…Italy, France and the Czech Republic.While in Rome, Italy, as they strolled down a street lined with small square pavers, they saw a store sign that read…”TEXANO…
How would you answer the question: “What is the smartest bird on the planet?” Although measuring avian intelligence can be challenging due to the diverse ways birds solve problems and adapt to their environments, scientists and researchers all agree that the crow is the most intelligent bird in the animal kingdom. Before I get into…
Have you ever had the doldrums? Everyone gets down in the dumps at one time or another I suppose. Not to the point of suicide of course, but now that I’ve aged, it starts to make you think of your own lifespan. In fact, when I was younger, still in my 30’s and recovering from…
Left to Rt: Elaine Collings, Katherine Taglienti, Doug Collings, Anita STEVENS, Mary Lee Malek, Chrissy Barton, CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, Jenny Lehr, Cynthia Connors, and Evelyn Miller. As the Texas Division UDC President Gina Clark Smith says, “Southern Sisters Standing Shoulder to Shoulder, United, Determined, Committed”…. and certainly that is the case for the amazing ladies of…
April Market Review By Kent Pendleton• April market review Uncertainty reigned through April and likely will continue to do so, at least in the near term. Markets have reacted, both negatively and positively, to every headline coming out of Washington. On April 2, President Donald Trump’s declaration of “Liberation Day” sparked a selloff of 19%…
A Few Outdoor Maintenance Tasks By Megan Stultz• Before you can enjoy lazy days in the yard, there are a few outdoor maintenance tasks you might want to go ahead and tackle. Roll up those sleeves, throw on some sunscreen, pop in your ear buds, and let’s get going! 1. Wash away winter’s dirt and…
“Redemption” By Mark Hooker, Director of Fishing BlueJack National• Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin This past Saturday at Lake Belton there were Anglers looking to not only have a chance to win The Bass Federation’s version of the Texas State Championship, but also to qualify for the prestigious TBF National Championship. Well, we had MISD…
Speaking to the Men’s Association of Walden this past Friday, May 2nd, Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle gave a general talk about the current issues that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office faces. Being a career law enforcement officer, and with a family history in the county dating back well over 120 years, Doolittle is committed…
HOUSTON — Brennan’s, the iconic Houston restaurant with its famous sister restaurants in New Orleans, has a new Courtyard Bar that promises to entice guests with the past charms denoting the history of Brennan’s of New Orleans and Commander’s Palace. Brennan’s of Houston, located at 3300 Smith Street, opened its doors in 1967 and quickly…
Following a petition which gained over 12,000 signatures as of press time, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced a request to the Texas Department of Transportation to install pedestrian fencing along the Hwy. 242 flyovers at I-45 to provide additional barriers for those struggling with mental health issues. Two-minute impact After losing two classmates to…