Papa’s Delicate Condition

Papa’s Delicate Condition

The movie Papa’s Delicate Condition starring Jackie Gleason released on March 6, 1963. The story comes from a book of the same title written by Corinne Griffith — she’s represented in the movie as six-year-old Corrie. Griffith grew up in Texarkana and went on to...
Remembering Elvis in East Texas

Remembering Elvis in East Texas

As people around the world honor “Elvis Week” August 11-19, East Texans are stepping up as well to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death on August 16, 1977. He was 42. Elvis remains a vital part of the conscience of millions of people...
Don Henley: Return to Cass County

Don Henley: Return to Cass County

Multiple generations continue to dance and sing, fall in and out of love, expand their dreams, and otherwise resonate with the tunes of the Eagles and founding member Don Henley, who hails from a small town in the Upper East Side of Texas. But perhaps even more...
Cass County Album Review

Cass County Album Review

With the very first few slow and steady notes of a sliding steel guitar reminiscent of Floyd Cramer’s “Last Date,” Don Henley’s first date in 15 years with a solo album draws listeners in to a sense of home, community, and the pleasure of being at peace...