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1856: First Polish church in America consecrated On this day in 1856, Father Leopold Moczygemba consecrated the first Polish Catholic church in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas. Father Moczygemba, a native of Silesia born in 1824, came to Texas in 1852 and began urging his fellow countrymen toContinue Reading

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Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy-Jefferson Center, 1107 N. Walcott St., Jefferson, TX 75657, will hold an Open House from 5-7p.m. Friday. Take a look at their center and meet their staff. We will be a licensed Childcare center accepting Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and will be open Monday-FridayContinue Reading

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1917: Rebel wife and diarist dies On this day in 1917, diarist Elizabeth Scott Neblett died in Anderson, Texas. “Lizzie,” born in Mississippi in 1833, grew up a southern belle in Grimes County and married William H. Neblett, a planter and aspiring attorney, in 1852. From 1852 until 1863 sheContinue Reading

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1948: First TV station in Texas goes on the air On this day in 1948, WBAP-Fort Worth became the first television station in Texas–and indeed in the whole South–to go on the air, carrying a speech by President Harry Truman. The station grew out of Fort Worth’s first radio station,Continue Reading

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September 26,2022 Due to a <line break on State Highway 49>, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the <EMC Water Supply Corporation/1580066> public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems areContinue Reading

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1736: Temperamental new governor arrives in San Antonio On this day in 1736, Carlos Benites Franquis de Lugo arrived in San Antonio to begin his controversial tenure as ad interim governor of Spanish Texas. Having “a stormy, petulant, and precipitous temper,” Franquis refused to show his credentials, insulted both civilContinue Reading

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By David Wall Quite often we read or hear about critters causing havoc in the vegetable garden. Depending on the vegetable type any number of products are discussed based on their potential to reduce the problem. Well, as it turns out there is one product that tends to repel aContinue Reading

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1922: Radio broadcasting comes to South Texas On this day in 1922, WOAI-San Antonio, the first radio station in South Texas, began broadcasting. The station, founded by G. A. C. Halff, had an initial power of 500 watts. It grew to 5,000 watts by 1925–considered powerful at that time. OnContinue Reading

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: G&I train arrives in Port Bolivar–three years late! On this day in 1903, a Gulf and Inter-State Railway passenger train from Beaumont pulled into Port Bolivar slightly more than three years behind schedule. The Galveston hurricane of September 8, 1900, had destroyed the G&I’s tracks and trapped a G&IContinue Reading

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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24.   Hunters and anglers primarily fund the state’s wildlife management programs through the purchase of hunting andContinue Reading

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According to a press release from JPD Chief Florentino Perez, a house fire at 107 Alford Street was the result of arson. “While on scene, officers performing a preliminary investigation determined that the residence was intentionally set on fire by Letissue Mapps. “Mapps was immediately taken into custody and transportedContinue Reading

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Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year,Continue Reading

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Adrian Smith, 38, of Jefferson was struck by a train at the Watson Street crossing at approximately 6pm Sunday evening, according to a press release from Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez. The Jefferson Police Department responded to the Union Pacific Crossing at W. Watson St. in response to aContinue Reading

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By David Wall Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still canContinue Reading