J.A. Brooks a great Ranger, warts and all
James Abijah Brooks was one of the four “Great Captains” in Texas Ranger history. Yet, while being respected by his peers and politicians of the day, his family seemed to
James Abijah Brooks was one of the four “Great Captains” in Texas Ranger history. Yet, while being respected by his peers and politicians of the day, his family seemed to
Dear Heloise: Please let your readers know that before they throw away OLD LETTERS AND DIARIES, they should give them to their grandchildren. I’m the genealogist in my family, and
The afternoon editions of Houston newspapers sold out in minutes on Aug. 31, 1931 as readers hungry for the facts behind the whispered rumors of a shocking double murder bought
AUSTIN — August 25 marked one year since Hurricane Harvey’s battering winds and torrential rains brought death and destruction to coastal and inland counties of Texas. Repairs and rebuilding in
There are some folks who seem to like to put themselves in harm’s way, such as bullriders and rattlesnake hunters. I never want to see one injured, but still I
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