

Mowing Grass
It’s grass mowing season in South Texas, and recent rains mean that lawns need to be cut weekly. Experts say that if the grass gets too...


Bloys Camp Meeting
You may have grown up watching Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Hopalong Cassidy. While those characters were popular, they were nothing like...


Jungle Pilot
In 1960, I read the book, “Jungle Pilot,” by Russell T. Hitt. The book chronicled the life and witness of Nate Saint, a pilot with...


Ubi Caritas: Soul Music
Several years ago, I visited John (not his real name), who was in his tumultuous final days of hospice. He verbally abused the nurses and...


Sea Captain Harby
Texas in the mid-19th Century showcased an unfolding drama of warfare, tragedy, romance, and inspiration. During this time, the dominance...


Kitty Crime: The sins of Esme
It began with dead birds and candy wrappers. Kate noticed that her cat Esme would bring a “present” for her and deposit it on the back...


Orchard, Texas
Orchard, Texas. Population 404 (2020). Salute! The community of Orchard was built on hope. Former sea captain S.K. Cross purchased land...


Dad's Recliner
Father’s Day brings back many good memories of my dear Dad. Raymond was a native Texan, and loved Mexican food, Bar-b-que, and everything...


Joseph and Mary Polley: Texas Heroes
Fort Bend County will be celebrating its informal 200th anniversary in 2022. Although the county would not be formally created until the...


Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.
How do you feel when someone points out that you have been wrong? If you got an answer wrong on your math test, the teacher gives you a...












