Jul 4, 2012 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
By Shea Gilchrist Down some winding backroads that push into remote country is a place that goes by many names to many different people. Stories are told of a mysterious air that lingers, the presence of others, and even the hum of hand-beaten drums. This land is...
Apr 1, 2002 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
By Elvis Allen The mores of our ancestors dictated a far more restricted role for women than for men, incomparable to those of today. For some reason it seems that more men of adventurous spirit and independent mind succumbed to the mystic and lure of Texas than any...
Jan 1, 2002 | ARTS + CULTURE, LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
The Tribute to Van Zandt County World War II veterans held on the 60th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor December 7, 2001, was an evening many will treasure for years to come. Canton Civic Center facilitators estimated more than 1100 in attendance with guests coming in from...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
The next few pages contain a representation of the many men and women who were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect America’s freedom. Their bravery, determination and love for this country and the people who are its heart make them heroes to all who call this...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
Patriotism was at its utmost during WWII and women were equally struck with their sense of duty. The difficulty, no branches of the service allowed women to serve. A woman’s place was in the home if she were married. Only a few proper jobs were available for single...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
Local papers kept the public informed of neighbors and friends For those of us not old enough to have been a part of the Second World War, it’s relatively easy to sit in the air-conditioned comfort of our armchair and write of the events occurring 60 years ago. We can...
