Monthly Archives: February 2020

The Fall of the Alamo

Posted on February 29, 2020 by admin

March 6 is a special day in the history of Texas. It marks the fall of the Alamo in San Antonio. For generations Texans have solemnly marked the crucial step in Texas History. Published by Texas State Historical Association, The … Continue reading →

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North Texas Missed the Fun

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

Every election year we hear a great deal about the U. S. Constitution. Should it be changed, is it fluid, or is it carved in stone never to be altered? This column will not touch those topics but uncover a … Continue reading →

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More Than the Alamo

Posted on February 15, 2020 by admin

Next Friday is History Day in Texas Schools. Schools all over the state participate and winners go to Washington in June for National History Day Competition. I have been a judge for years, since my son was in middle school. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Love: The Legend of St. Valentine

Posted on February 8, 2020 by admin

The history of Valentine’s Day – and the story of its patron saint – is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know … Continue reading →

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The Roarin’ Twenties

Posted on February 1, 2020 by admin

Happy Days are here again. It’s 2020, time of the Roarin’ Twenties. When will the Flappers get to town? What about the “Bathtub gin” and happy times when women’s fashions were incredibly scanty for that time period and gentlemen wore … Continue reading →

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