Category Archives: Historical tidbits

Taking a Stand in History

Posted on March 6, 2017 by admin

Last week I had the honor and privilege of being a judge for the Regional National History Day contest. This is an event that is close to my heart. I have been involved since 1993, as a parent, a coach, … Continue reading →

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Historic Texas Cemetery

Posted on February 26, 2017 by admin

The Texas Historical Commission is the Preservation Agency for the State of Texas. Not only do they approve all the roadside historical markers in the state, but also they have specialists who answer questions about house histories, who suggest ways … Continue reading →

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Goin’ on a Bear Hunt

Posted on February 19, 2017 by admin

It was late fall 1845 when R. P. Merrill arrived in Hunt County. At the age of thirteen he was hired to help build a log barn for his brother-in-law James R. Horton. The barn was unusual by our 21st … Continue reading →

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Another Multi-generational Home Speaks Up

Posted on February 5, 2017 by admin

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a home on Park Street that has been occupied by members of the same family line for three generations. This week another family contacted me with a similar story. Something tells me … Continue reading →

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The Foreign Office Saves the Day

Posted on January 29, 2017 by admin

Berlin, January 19, 1917 On the first of February we intend to begin submarine warfare unrestricted. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavor to keep neutral the United States of America. If this attempt is not successful, … Continue reading →

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Following the Good Deed Trail

Posted on January 15, 2017 by admin

Just before Christmas a friend of mine in Sulphur Springs sent me a photograph of the business center of a town somewhere in the middle of the United States.  The early 20th century photograph could have been anywhere, as many … Continue reading →

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Davy Crockett’s Coonskin Cap

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Every year I am big on New Year’s Resolutions. Most of the time I resolve to lose weight, work out, eat healthier, etc. But this year I resolved to write a book I promised the Director of East Texas Historical … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Today is the start of a brand-new year, a time for resolutions and promises, and intentions to mend one’s ways. For Chinese immigrants into Texas, it is Lunar New Year, the greatest holiday of the year. Why? Because the Lunar … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by admin

Much like the rest of our country, Texas is a gathering place for people from all over the world. The very first inhabitants were, of course, Native Americans. For more than four centuries, people of Spanish descent have called home … Continue reading →

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Who Would Cheat at Football?

Posted on December 18, 2016 by admin

Texas, the big football powerhouse that it is, was somewhat a latecomer to the sport. High School sports as we know them today were organized in the state about 1919. Prior to that time, most rural schools only went to … Continue reading →

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