Camp Bowie Site Offers Sacred Spot for Remembrance By Julie Anderson Editor “To those men from Brown County who rendered valiant service in the World War. Who feared not; who believed in the sacred principles upon which this republic is founded; who preferred death to slavery; who signified a willingness to give their lives and perpetuate democracy, this monument is … [Read more...] about Central Texas Veterans Memorial
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Precious Perspective
During the writing of this article in mid-June, the town of Wimberley in Hays County was once again under a flash flood watch, which included the following warning: “Very saturated soils will further enhance the possibility for flash flooding and increase the likelihood of rapid flooding.” RAPID FLOODING. The first-year anniversary of the catastrophic Blanco River Memorial … [Read more...] about Precious Perspective
Memorial Day 2015
Service to Country Followed by Service to Community By Julie Anderson Editor As an only child, he grew up in a small town outside of Cincinnati working on his parents’ 300-acre farm. As a young man facing the draft, he opted for the U.S. Air Force where he found himself in Weymouth, England, as a communications technician relaying radio signals through … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2015
For Such a Time as This: Serving Country Prepares Judge to Serve County
By Julie Anderson, Editor Truth be told, this was never in the plan. His childhood dreams did not include wings, propellers or fatigues. Rather, he had his sights set on the law…and then timing came into play. John Firth graduated from the University of Redlands in Redlands, Calif., in 1968; he was accepted to law school and scheduled to start in the fall. However, in … [Read more...] about For Such a Time as This: Serving Country Prepares Judge to Serve County
Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge
Note: Juan Escobar has written an article and a ballad, both of which are included below this story. Marine Sgt. Juan Escobar was in a quandary. One of his duties at U.S. Marine Barracks 8th & I in Washington, D.C., was serving as a pall bearer. In fact, as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, Escobar would carry the caskets of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Harry … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge