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King Fisher ruled an outlaw empire

This Week In Texas History By Bartee Haile

Friday, October 29, 2021

King Fisher entered the state penitentiary on Oct. 30, 1870 to do a five-year stretch for housebreaking. But the governor took pity on the 16 year old convict and granted him a full pardon after only four months behind bars.

Gas prices topping $3 across state

Capital Highlights By Gary Borders,

Friday, October 29, 2021

The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.03 per gallon on Sunday as crude oil prices continue to creep up, closing above $80 per barrel.

LIBRARY CORNER

Helen Thompson

Friday, October 22, 2021

The number one pick from Library Reads for November is All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris. “All is not as it first seems in this thriller set in present-day Atlanta. In-house attorney Ellice is suddenly elevated to corporate general counsel after her boss’s death, but things don’t add up.

Nothing went right on Mud Fort Mission

This Week In Texas History By Bartee Haile

Friday, October 22, 2021

A small detachment of Lone Star rebels rode out of Goliad on Oct. 25, 1835 with orders to attack the government garrison at Fort Lipantitlan. As conceived by Capt.

Must you use tap water for your garden plants?

On Gardening By David Wall

Friday, October 22, 2021

The water our gardens needed the past three summers and even now seems almost astronomical. With a little effort, however, other water sources largely going to waste could be used. First, of course, is rainwater. Unfortunately, this has been is short supply the past three growing seasons.

Early voting begins on eight proposed amendments

Capital Highlights By Gary Borders,

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

If history is an indicator, Texas voters will likely go to the polls on Nov. 2 in underwhelming numbers to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the state’s constitution.

Sentimental journeys that remind me of who I am

A Story Worth Telling By Leon Aldridge

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

“Décor must have sentimental value. A house must tell a story.” —Mark Hampton (1940 –1998) American interior designer for Brooke Astor, Estee Lauder, Mike Wallace, and three U.S. presidents. My house tells a story for sure. Many, to be truthful.

Rivalry Week

From My Perspective By Toni Walker

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

In any sport, there is always talk of RIVALS. No matter the level, there is always that one team that brings out the best in your team; that one team that seems to really makes you want your team to win, if for no reason other than bragging rights.

Just a front porch to enjoy a “contented cat” smile

News Staff

Friday, October 15, 2021

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France, French poet, journalist, and novelist Even though she was a “walk on” with a trace of feral tendencies, “Bob-Bob” was a gentle and loving cat.

GUY STUFF

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

Friday, October 15, 2021

No matter who we are, what we do, or what kind of life we might live, there will always be seasons. There will be seasons when we are on top of the world, and likewise there will be seasons when we go through low points.

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