Monthly Archives: December 2019

Battle of the Bulge

Posted on December 29, 2019 by admin

From December 16 of this month until January 28, 2020, veterans of the US Army and other Allies will honor those men who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the last major battle in the European Theater. This year … Continue reading →

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Cowboy’s Christmas Ball

Posted on December 22, 2019 by admin

Ranch life was a solitary, lonely life for both ranchers and hired hands. But at Christmas time, everyone gathered for a little fun. In Jones County, the ranchers, cowboys and families made the way to the annual Christmas Dance held … Continue reading →

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Update on the Courthouse Cannon

Posted on December 15, 2019 by admin

Monuments were important to communities, to counties, and to individuals during in 20th century. Today, we argue the value of many such monuments. While we can generally recognize a Civil War piece of art, those created to honor World War … Continue reading →

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Where is a World War II relic hiding?

Posted on December 7, 2019 by admin

For many years a Japanese artillery piece hid in broad daylight behind some bushes on the northwest corner of Hunt County Courthouse Square. Recently those bushes were removed and voila, a Japanese 105-millimeter field howitzer appeared. There is definitely a … Continue reading →

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