October 29, 2008 / Local History

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Celebrating a 101st birthday

Over the years, I have collected stories about dozens of East Texans who have been fortunate to reach their 100th birthday and most of them have some wonderful tales about the early history of East Texas. Bertha McDaniel of Jasper is no exception. More...

Hidalgo leads revolutionary dress rehearsal against Spain

On Nov. 3, 1811, a Mexican on a mission of mercy pleaded with James Monroe, the American secretary of state, to save his brother revolutionaries from certain death. More...

Diboll History Center Press Clippings

ONE YEAR AGO Arthur Temple immortalized through the artistry of sculptor Paula Devereaux Kurth. The History Center is home of life-size creation. The Texas Historical Commission designates Emporia Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery. More...

THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Sweet Adelines preserve old barbershop harmony. Members of the Lufkin Chapter of Sweet Adelines are (back row) Zaidee Brittain, Karen Eakle, Jessie Smith, Pam Ellis, Anna Lewis and Jo McCalister. More...