Nov 4, 2009 | ARTS + CULTURE, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
By Tom Geddie Imagine an Egyptian mummy on its way from one museum to another falls off the back of the truck into a chemically-induced swamp in East Texas. The mummy comes to life and begins to quietly knock off residents of a nearby, rural nursing home. Two...
Aug 1, 2007 | UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
By Tom Geddie Forgive Tom Perryman if he gets a little picky sometimes. The long-time East Texas radio personality celebrates his 80th birthday on July 16, and “picky” is just about all he knows. “All I’ve ever done is pick cotton and pick records on...
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...
