Monthly Archives: December 2016

Feliz Navidad!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by admin

Much like the rest of our country, Texas is a gathering place for people from all over the world. The very first inhabitants were, of course, Native Americans. For more than four centuries, people of Spanish descent have called home … Continue reading →

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Who Would Cheat at Football?

Posted on December 18, 2016 by admin

Texas, the big football powerhouse that it is, was somewhat a latecomer to the sport. High School sports as we know them today were organized in the state about 1919. Prior to that time, most rural schools only went to … Continue reading →

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Where Were They?

Posted on December 11, 2016 by admin

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, was the 75th anniversary of the Day of Infamy, when Japanese aircraft routed the ill-prepared U. S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii Territory. The surprise attack on Sunday morning began at 7:53 a.m. there … Continue reading →

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A Century Ago

Posted on December 4, 2016 by admin

Next month will mark the third anniversary of my “A Century Ago” segment posted daily on Facebook. Many of you read it, send a comment, and like it. When someone tells me he reads something I wrote, I am thrilled. … Continue reading →

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