Memorial Day is a special time of honor. It depicts what this nation stands for and why we are still the greatest nation in the world. This holiday is to remember the sacrifice of our troops killed or wounded in battle to protect other nations from invasions. We shall never forget the mothers, fathers and […]

Some people have told me that I am living their dream, while others have said that I must be out of my mind. After living five years alone and completely off-grid on a barrier island, I think that maybe it’s a little bit of both. In March 2006 I retired from the Victoria Police Department […]

A young wife asked her husband if he would watch their three kids while she did some errands. He promptly volunteered to “baby-sit the kids” while she was out. He got an A+ for his quick willingness, but soon realized his failing grade for the choice of words by the awkward silence. Every husband has […]

Pipe is a common product. Here in Calhoun County big industries are huge users of pipe. There are multitudes of pipe materials; there is clay pipe, plastic pipe; steel pipe and too many more to go on naming. Many of us make or made our living from some form of pipe. Pipe has been used […]

It might depend how far you go back. Texas Independence Revolution is one thing. Spanish and French occupation is another plus slavery. All of which is a very interesting factor of our origin right here in Texas. Granted, there might be a bit of confusion. Was the first colony of Texas in Nacogdoches? Yes it […]