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Tribute to Jim Conrad

Posted on August 3, 2019 by admin

Please join members of the Hunt County Historical Commission as well as members and supporters of the Cotton and Rural History Conference in the celebration of the life of the incredible James Conrad, PhD. The reception will be held at … Continue reading →

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Ode To A Swamp

Posted on July 28, 2019 by admin

It’s the mud – – – gray mudThe sloshy, grimy, slimy & sticky gray mud – – – gray mud.I go tramping, stamping, my muscles are crampingFrom mud – – – gray mud.I am crawling, falling, and awkwardly sprawlingIn mud … Continue reading →

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A Rip-Roaring Town

Posted on July 22, 2019 by admin

Getting into the small village of Cumby is a destination itself. It’s tucked away along state highway 499 between Interstate 30 near Sulphur Springs and the town of Campbell. It is situated on one of the oldest roads in all … Continue reading →

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More About the U.S. Constitution

Posted on June 2, 2019 by admin

The United States Constitution guides the federal government and American citizens with a framework of rules believed to be the best for our nation since 1789. Over the years amendments have added or ceased certain issues facing our country. The … Continue reading →

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Decoration Day

Posted on May 19, 2019 by admin

Next weekend we celebrate what is now known as Memorial Day. But in the not so long ago, it was Decoration Day, at least in rural Texas. Today the holiday honors all those who lost their lives in defense of … Continue reading →

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Amazing Outcome

Posted on May 12, 2019 by admin

Last weekend we witnessed an extraordinary event, that is if you are a horse lover. On a sloppy track with rain pouring down, the first horse to cross the finish line at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby was … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather

Posted on May 5, 2019 by admin

The stormiest month in North Texas is May. We experienced that this week and will probably experience it more before June arrives. This year we are slightly behind in spring rainfall, so we can’t complain. Remember what droughts are like? … Continue reading →

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Meat on the Table

Posted on April 28, 2019 by admin

I sat down with former Texas Game Warden Glenn C. Mitchell last week. Because my father was an avid hunter, I was interested in game and fish hunting. As a child we ate lots of venison, dove, quail and catfish. … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Texas

Posted on April 24, 2019 by admin

The Taylor place is something of an oddity. We actually live within the Greenville City Limits but for some reason we seem to attract a variety of wildlife. Sometimes our four-legged friends venture into my flower beds. I also cherish … Continue reading →

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WANTED: VOLUNTEERS FOR DANGEROUS MISSION

Posted on April 21, 2019 by admin

When the notice above was posted on a bulletin board at Elgin Field in Florida in early 1942, at least 140 men volunteered for the dangerous unknown mission. They were told nothing but diligently trained in land-based B-25s. President Franklin … Continue reading →

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