This week, we proudly recognize U.S. Army veteran Ruben Borjas, Jr. as our Veteran of the Week – a man whose dedication to country and community has never wavered. Ruben’s military journey began in 1984, during one of the most tense periods of the Cold War. Stationed in West Germany, he was assigned the formidable…
Montomgery County Celebrates the Life of Reese Manchaca in touching Memorial Service By Ruben Borjas, Jr• Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough speaking during his Celebration of Life message In a Celebration of Life Memorial Service that had a Godly Presence about it, the family of Reese Manchaca, friends, ordinary Montgomery County citizens, and elected officials…
RJOA AND FAMILY TRAVEL TO CELEBRATE HISTORICAL MARKER IN HUNTSVILLE! By Elaine Collings• Left to Rt: Mary Lee Malek, Lyn Howard, Anita Stevens, Jenny Lehr, Evelyn Miller, Karen DeBerry, Cynthia Connor, Donna Summers, Vizi Caldwell, Dianne Kebodeaux, Darla Sharer, Sam Caldwell, and Elaine Collings. The beautiful ladies in RED of the Rebel Joan Of Arc…
on the left is Renee Mauch and Eva Rains The week of July 17 thru 20, 2025, found the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, hosting the General 130th Sons of Confederate Veterans Reunion in Houston, hundreds of SCV members attended. Two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division,…
Part 1: The 21st Century Social Connection Paradox By Kent Pendleton• Part 1: The 21st Century Social Connection Paradox Technology & Innovation – Week 1 Good or bad? With social media, it’s all about how you use it. Robert Frost was being wry, which—as all wry people inevitably learn—can lead to misunderstandings. In his poem…
A Little Nostalgia By Ruben Borjas, Jr• The view, east and down, College Street in Historic Montgomery, in the 1890s, showing Homewood, the house built in 1887 by William Baker Wood I’ve always been a fan of the past, and have been one ever since looking in the encyclopedia one day as an eleven year-old…
REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER MAKES DOUBLE CHECKS PRESENTATIONS TO THE GRIMES COUNTY GREYS OF THE SCV! By Elaine Collings• Pictured: Grimes County Grays: Don Midkiff, Sr, Brett Mize, Jim Westmoreland, Paul F. Smith, Sr. and Commander: Jody Ballard. Rebel Joan Of Arc Attending: Elaine Collings, Anita Stevens, Myra Liston, Darla Sharer, Mary Lee Malek,…
Buying a House with Cash? By Megan Stultz• Is buying a house with cash ALWAYS the best move? While it may seem like a no-brainer, some buyers who could pay cash are still opting for loans. Here are my thoughts as to why: 1) Opportunity Cost By choosing a loan, you free up cash for…
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Citing Congressman Dan Crenshaw’s lack of leadership on the border, the Second Amendment, and abandonment of Conservative values; State Representative Steve Toth, District 15, announced his candidacy for the March 2026 Republican Primary, directly challenging Crenshaw for his 2nd Congressional District seat. Over 500 Toth supporters attended a rally at Grace…
pictured on the left…Carolyn Jamail and Jackie Barkmann It was a very hot and humid day on June 26, 2025 but two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, braved the heat and decided it was time to plant some Confederate Jasmine, those members…
