July 23rd I was looking forward to a fun-filled day of fishing in the Gulf with Dora and Scotty. We reached the 9-mile marker and fished a while and did not catch any. We decided to go fish for red snapper, so we settled in for a 1-2 hour boat ride out. The report for […]

On July 15, officers of the Austin Police Department presented an American flag that had flown over the Department Headquarters to Josie’s Restaurant. Josie was also presented a plaque from the ADP Chief of Police. These were awarded in thanks to Josie’s and its crew for all their support at the last two Health and […]

Enduring the Heat and Storms Greetings from the island everyone! I sure hope that all of you are doing dandy, and are surviving this brutal and typical south Texas summer that we are having. Even though I don’t really need any more rain right now, especially 4-5” at a time, I am thankful for the […]

Ranier Brigham “Texas Proud” Ranier Brigham is “Texas Proud.” As you read his story, you will understand why. It was the 1880’s. The location was northeastern Hunt County. The state was Texas. A community was born bearing the last name of a slave owner, Robert Neyland. Ranier Brigham’s great grandfather, John Brigham, bought his freedom […]

Letter to the Editor: We, the Chapel Congregation, sincerely appreciate the many who give constantly and often to our “Pantry” ministry. From the pantry, we provide much needed assistance to many families in our community. As you provide, we are able to supply families with canned goods, staples, and often frozen meats. With all the […]