If you are about 56 years old, or perhaps a smidge younger, you might remember July 1976, which hailed America’s Bicentennial, or 200th birthday. Gerald Ford, was President at the time, following Richard Nixon, whose faux pas now makes him look like a boy scout, compared to Democrat Presidents of the 1990s to 2020s. 1976…
He was born on June 12th, 1921. Now think about that, 105 years ago. Commercial radio was in its infancy. Long distance travel was mainly by rail or ship. Communication was done by letters, limited landline telephone or cables (telegrams). Air conditioning in movie theaters was still years away, infant mortality was still a vast…
This week’s veteran of the week is Mario Vernali, who joined the U.S.Army in June 1968 and stayed on active duty until June of 1970. Somewhatestranged from older parents, and with no particular interests orobligations, Mario was searching for what would come next for him in hislife. On going at the same time…
She knew what she wanted to do the moment she graduated high school. At 24, Deputy Erika Serrato, whose Watch Ended on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, when she was killed in the early morning hours on Interstate 45. Erika had been with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for six years. Sheriff Wesley Doolittle…
Members of the Duke Family, from Montgomery. LtoR: Riley, 7; Emma, 6; and Dad a.k.a. Dwayne; viewed one of the Montgomery Historical Society’s pieces on display, an old molasses jug, at the N.H.Davis Cottage and Museum this past Friday. Source: Read original article Publisher: Veteran of the Week
Ever wonder what makes lenders “say yes to the loan?”THIS —> Your credit score.Like it or not, your interest rate and loan terms largely depend on the strength of your credit score. Wanna hear more? Here you go. Credit Score RangesScores range from 300 to 850. For a conventional home loan, a credit…
I remember our Bi-Centennial Celebrate in 1976 with the Judgment of Paris rocking the wine world. This blind wine tasting that was set up by a Brit by the name of Steve Spurrier was ironic in that the best French wines were outdone by unknowns from the “Colonies.” This event catapulted California wines into the…
Tequila lovers, curious sippers, and margarita fans alike — get ready for the return of Nacho Ordinary Tequila Tasting on Saturday, August 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. in its new location at The Woodlands Marriott Waterway Hotel & Convention Center. This spirited evening combines premium tequila tastings, craft cocktails, delicious bites, and an entertaining tequila education…
As we close the chapter on another Lions year, I’m reminded that our greatest accomplishments aren’t measured by the events we held or the funds we raised — they’re measured by the lives we touched and the friendships we strengthened along the way. This week’s meeting was one of gratitude, celebration, and reflection as we…
Conroe City Council held off on awarding a nearly $90,000 playground equipment contract for the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center on June 25 after council members said the proposed replacement may not go far enough for the new facility. The details The item came back to council after playground equipment from the former…