Helen Faye West Hawes, 78 years old, of Port Lavaca passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, while residing at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehab Center in Victoria, Texas. A devoted mother and homemaker, Helen’s greatest joy was always her family. While she worked a variety of jobs throughout her life, her primary focus was always […]

Charlie my stainless steel alligator at the 20th anniversary light event in the city of Kronach in Bavaria, Germany. Pushing one of the two buttons in his nose, Charlie makes alligator sound or plays a sample of crocodile rock. The eyes glow red and a sensor activates the alligators light wharts on its hide. Youngsters […]

May 2nd was National Lunch Hero Day . Our local schools honored these faithful workers.

 The Syrians had invaded the land of Israel, but they failed to make further progress there. Their designs were so often anticipated that the King of Syria concluded that some one in his army must be spying for the King of Israel. His servants protested saying that the betrayal of the King’s designs were due […]

Did you know that poppies have been used as a way to remember those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for this country? They are worn on Memorial Day (May 26) as this day is THEIR day. We will not forget them. Helping us remember our great heroes is a lady who lives […]