She’s been working at her craft and quietly adding new songs to her resume, but she is far from done. Still only 17, Montgomery County’s own Payton Riley, with state and national awards to her credit, as well as appearances on national television, in Nashville, and numerous other states, not to mention two overseas tours…
This week’s veteran is Von Cannon, who served in the United States Marine Corps from April 1966 to January 1970. Upon completion of basic training in Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina he was transferred to Vietnam to serve with Delta Co., 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, shipping out on Thanksgiving Day, 1966. Von’s…
By James M. Rankin• Ted Turner (1938-2026), the controversial founder of CNN who altered how the world consumes news, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of eighty-seven, leaving behind an amazing legacy in media, and conservation. Mr. Turner was feared by competitors, admired by innovators, and impossible to ignore, Turner was a unique…
Hot take: The best time to sell a home isn’t spring. There I said it!It’s not when prices are high, rates are low, or when your partner, your mom, your best friend, or the guy on YouTube says you should. The best time to sell is when it’s right for you. It’s when selling and…
I’m reminded of the film ‘Lethal Weapon 2,’ and of Joe Pesci’s character Leo Getz, whose reaction during a drive-thru scene when he gets wrong with his fast-food order. “They screw you at the drive-thru,” said Getz. I of course paraphrase. Well I had a run in with a drive-thru order lately in the form…
By James M. Rankin• The expense of attending college continues to rise, making it one of the largest financial commitments for many families will ever face in their financial lives. While savings plans and student loans are commonly discussed, fewer families are shown how proper planning that utilize financial products such as life insurance and…
New City Plaza to Affect Davis Baby Graves with Changes to Historic Montgomery By Ruben Borjas, Jr• The gravestone of N. H. Davis Jr, the young son of N.H. Davis, who passed away in 1854 With new changes coming to Historic Montgomery in anticipation of the much needed McCown Street Project, the preparation of the…
RJOA Check Presenters standing on the Right in Red: President Jenny Lehr, Registrar Mary Lee Malek, and special Associate Member Darla Sharer. ~ ALL ladies present in photo are RJOA!~ FOFF Board Members Seated: Danean Myers, Mike Wilson, Ron McAnear, Lyn Howard. FOFF Standing: Cindy Dittrich, Elaine Collings, Charlotte Belin, Dianne Kebodeaux, Bernie Sargent. Then…
picture by the statue is Eva Rains On the weekend of April 10, 2026, Eva Rains (member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy) and family were visiting in Searcy, Arkansas. Searcy is a town of 23,813 population (in 2023), is located about 51 miles…
Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter President, JENNY LEHR, travels to Galveston searching for “April is Confederate History Month”. Galveston is rich in Confederate History and an important part of all Texas History! Boliver Point was an important location after Confederate forces-built Fort Green to defend Galveston Bay. It was already home to the Bolivar…