Recently, I was invited to visit the Old University Building (OEM) on the campus at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches. As Historian, Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy, there was no hesitation to accept such an invitation. As my husband, Jim, and I made our annual trek to…
This week’s Veteran is Ed Holesovsky, who served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. Holesovsky had already graduated college from Sam Houston and had taught one year as a school teacher when he was drafted in 1967. He had basic and advanced training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and with his education and teaching experience, Ed…
Beautiful Weekend Weather made for Great Montgomery Antique Festival By Ruben Borjas, Jr• Vendor Allyson Rollfing displays on of her loaves of bread she bakes as part of her business The First Saturday of the month is usually reserved for the celebration of the homemade at Montgomery`s Old Community Center, but this past weekend, the…
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…
