The band known for iconic songs such as “Amazed” and “My Front Porch Look ing In” is making an appearance today at the Clarion, promising favorites from the past and mixing it up with some fresher pieces.
I told you about Glenda and me going to Galveston to dine and watch the cruise ships get out of town; here is the part I didn’t tell you.
Shouts of infinite love and birthday blessings to a totally awesome retired nurse, a prominent member of the Southwestern Trail Riders and a woman of Godly statue on her 80th birthday, Alma Hobbs Spears. Alma wears many beautiful hats of responsibility in her church, where she is a lifelong …
Californian Keils Clark spent almost 70 years of his life not knowing an important piece of his family roots. Two years ago, he found out that they stem from Texas, and his search for the dad he never knew led him to Lake Jackson.
Good morning to everyone on this spring break weekend!
Last Saturday was a good day. Glenda and I went to Galveston to watch the ships do their thing. Beautiful day, sitting outside the restaurant having a liquid beverage and a good lunch/dinner.
After having shipped 785 big steers to Whitsall, Texas, for wintering at the Bronson Ranch, Kittie Nash Groce sold 200 of her less-promising ones to be slaughtered in a government program.
No, it’s not the 6th century magician … nor the 1970s Rolls-Royce car … and no, not the famed British fighter plane engine from World War II, although it’s very powerful, sleek and can fly.
Thanks to artist enthusiast Skylar Tatyrek, 16, a sophomore at Angleton High School, I have two hummingbird feeders on display in a window in the office in which I counsel. With zip-ties fastening green and white ivy to burglar bars, she created a garden-setting window for letting nature in …
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It's the battle of the genres Saturday night in Angleton with a concert overloaded with a mix of traditional and nontraditional music.
When I was 11, I was queen of the Children’s Mardi Gras Krewe of Oberon in Lafayette, Louisiana, Queen Titania XLlll. It was a magical time in my life as a young Cajun girl. Those were moments I relished and hope to never forget.
Shouts o f infinite love and birthday blessings to a courageous prayer warrior, a totally awesome florist and interior designer, and a woman of faith who fearlessly places her trust in Jesus Christ, Lou Ella Green Wright. Lou Ella is a tower of strength and praise at the Greater Mt. Zion Chu…
I’m trying so hard to make up for missing the first St. Michael’s annual fish fry on Friday nights. I work behind the long table of what is called dessert. You know the stuff that you should eat first because life is short. I, of course, tell the nice people who ask me if I made all of these…
Recognizing the achievements of local college students.
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Emily Greathouse has been painting fence murals for clients since the pandemic, but she kicked it into high gear while waiting on her baby to come after being placed on unpaid maternity leave sooner than expected.
Kittie Nash Groce might well have begun life as a social butterfly, but the ravages of the economic depression of 1929 left her well aware of the need for operating a profitable cattle business, and of the value of Graves Peeler, a one-time government employee who was now her brand new ranch…
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The tall ships are coming to Galveston from April 13-16 for the Tall Ships’ Challenge and Festival. Plan to visit the Port of Galveston “to witness the beautiful tall ships from yesteryear with magnificent sails unfurled and enjoy the unique opportunity to interact with the crews of various …
We h ave been covering the components of a “Breakout Season.” We explained having a breakout season as a sudden significant improvement with a substantial increase in productivity and effectiveness. I believe, and we pray that many will experience a “Breakout Season” this year.
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Sure wish I had had sense enough to invest in the Kleenex business. Hot, warm, cool, cold — sometimes all in one day, but most definitely every week. Welcome to Texas weather folks.
Driving through the arid desert and canyon lands, the verdin is a reminder that all places are unique and beautiful in their own way. These striking birds are desert specialists and add a flash of brightness and color to their arid world.
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