In 1987, a young San Antonio representative—Lamar Smith–successfully guided passage of his very first bill through the U.S. Congress. The bill authorized the acceptance of a donation of land for an addition to Big Bend National Park. President Ronald Reagan signed this legislation into law later that year.
We are pleased that Rep.
One of the most memorable of my Boy Scout adventures was when I, as an adult leader, along with others, took fifteen Scouts to explore an underground river deep in the heart of Mexico. We, in turn, were led by an experienced guide who was well acquainted with the terrain.
I suppose I’m not unlike many people who have a couple of favorite college football teams. I follow a couple of teams each week during the season thereof. I like to see how each one fares on a given Saturday afternoon.
I was recently cleaning out some old files and came across some correspondence by some avid football fans.
I first became aware of Gene Fullmer at the ripe old age of twelve. I was attending a boxing event with a youth group at the Fair Grounds in Salt Lake City. One of my buddies pointed ringside and excitedly exclaimed, “There’s Gene Fullmer!” I stared blankly and asked, “Who’s Gene Fullmer?” Shortly after I first laid eyes on him, he won the world middleweight championship when he upset the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson by soundly winning a unanimous 15-round decision.
Like most youth groups, the “Magnet STAR” kids needed to raise some funds in order to carry out their high school theatre activities. They came to me, their principal, for some ideas and, most of all, for permission. There had already been countless student sales of popcorn, cookies, knick-knacks, discount coupons, chocolate bars, car washes and cupcakes.
Two teams played some of the first polo games in Texas on the Balcones Ranch near Boerne.
Captain William Michael Glynn Turquand, a retired English military officer, led a contingent of English ex-patriots to San Antonio in 1876. Because San Antonio was the western terminus of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the city was a popular destination for wealthy Englishmen looking for adventure in the American Southwest.
Not long after his arrival in San Antonio, Captain Turquand bought land near ...
We have started a series of discussions, nutrition for the elderly, and last week’s focus was healthy foods and the importance of consuming enough goods to stay healthy. This week, I would like to focus on the importance of proper hydration.
Common symptoms of dehydration to look for are: redness of the face and arms, increased confusion and/or heart rate, and decreased blood pressure.
Here are some preventative tips and best practices, I have acquired over my thirty years of experience ...
I don’t remember the nature of the event that I was missing at home. I just remember that I was feeling a little lonesome and sorry for myself as I drove solo through the night across the seemingly endless desert of west Texas. I pulled over at a roadside café near El Paso, mostly to stretch my legs.
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British and, as traitors, were tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.
Like other mothers, I feel compassion and love for children. Not just my child, but all children. I was a single mom, but I was fortunate that I had a good job and was able to support my child’s basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing. However, my son went to an elementary school with classmates who were considered low-SES (socioeconomic status)--poor kids, many of whom depended on free school lunch.
The National School Lunch Program has been around since 1946 when President Truman signed ...
