Monthly Archives: December 2016

Feliz Navidad!

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?

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?

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

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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