This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, which was fought from April 12, 1861 to May 26, 1865. As a young boy who read many history books, I remember reading a story about a Civil War ship that kept on fighting after the war was over. This is that […]

Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and surviving this dang south Texas heat! I never imagined back in June, when we were getting all those inches of rain, and literally praying for it to stop already, that the ground would be this dry now. It’s unbelievable how quickly the […]

You’ve heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child….well, this little community has some great villagers. Many of our children have gained new skills, enjoyed new experiences and found new hobbies and talents through the input, love and sharing of their neighbors, church friends and community. First Baptist started the summer strong […]

Believe it or not, but September is just around the corner once again! And once school starts, we women’s time become involved with many activities all demanding our presence and intelligence once again. And if, like many women, you’re looking for a good night out with a bunch of delightful and fun-loving women, check out […]

“The Way I See It’ is an attempt by the columnist(s) to enlighten readers on a subject as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. Donald Trump by Karla Burland Whatever you may think of Donald Trump, he is here to stay as a Presidential candidate. When he said […]