Category Archives: Historical tidbits

Voices from Small Places

Posted on September 8, 2019 by admin

Dr. Perky Beisel, Public History Professor at Stephen F. Austin University, introduced me to a wonderful, oral history project she and others created several years ago. It is exceptionally useful for small communities with elderly populations. Over the Labor Day … Continue reading →

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Dismantling the 18th Amendment

Posted on September 1, 2019 by admin

There are twenty-seven amendments to the United States Constitution. Citizens for years have debated about getting rid of some of them. We still hear it today. But it actually happened in 1932. Americans voted to repeal the 18th Amendment with … Continue reading →

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Small Town Summers in Texas

Posted on August 25, 2019 by admin

Yes, it is hot! That’s the way things are in summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It was much worse when there was no air conditioning, refrigeration, or places to go swimming, but not nearly as much fun. Let’s examine what … Continue reading →

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Why and How

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

On the first of August this year, I made a speech about World War I. This was not unusual, I spent about five years earlier this decade learning about this little-known war. Like the Korean War, it was overshadowed by … Continue reading →

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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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