Monthly Archives: April 2020

Old Sam Houston, Hero of Texas

Posted on April 25, 2020 by admin

            Last Thursday, April 21, 2020, was San Jacinto Day here in Texas.  For 184 years Texans have honored one of the great heroes of the Republic of Texas and a true symbol of both the Republic and the State.  … Continue reading →

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Titanic Tragedy

Posted on April 18, 2020 by admin

To paraphrase Charles Dickens’s beginning of A Tale of Two Cities, 1912 was also the best of times and the worst of times. One of the most tragic events occurred around midnight on April 12 when the new, luxury ocean … Continue reading →

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Easter Cold Snap

Posted on April 14, 2020 by admin

As I sit writing this, I look out my window and see more rain pouring down. Fortunately, this is just a shower, the big rains are supposed to be here over the weekend. Not only is it raining, but a … Continue reading →

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Census 2020

Posted on April 4, 2020 by admin

Friends, did you complete your Census for 2020 and return it as you were directed? Something tells me this (2020) census will not be as accurate as others have been. Americans are distracted by the horrible pandemic we face. But … Continue reading →

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