March 30, 2024 - As the month of March ends, and April begins, it brings an old poem to mind.

March winds bring April showers that nurture May flowers.

The four seasons of the year are well known by everyone. Having come out of Winter with snow and cold weather in some parts of the country, we are happy that Spring begins in March with the culmination of windstorms experienced. Throughout the month of April rain is forever in the forecast with surprises sometime that it does not happen. However, one can experience small showers and the next day rainstorms occur.

March 27, 2024 - March has been full of advertisements for National Women’s History Month. What does that mean? It means that this is the month of the year that women who have made history around the world are recognized and celebrated. It is observed annually in the U. S. since the late 80s. Having started as a week of celebration for women, women in communities, school districts, and organizations desired an expansion to an entire month. The month of March eventually became a designated month of celebration.

March 22, 2024 - March is National Women’s History Month and the daughter of the late W. M. Swindell and Beulah Swindell has made history in the area of Caring for others and deserves a salute and applauds from the community.

March 4, 2024 - March is National Women’s History Month. What does that mean? It means that this is the month of the year that women who have made history around the world are recognized and celebrated. There are several women I know in Center, Texas, who have made history. It has been made and celebrated by women in many organizations, in church, in schools, and in their own homes. Women are a major component in many businesses that exist. They are always the backbone of the family in their homes. They are the care givers of their family in need of assistance with health issues.

February 21, 2022 - Ms. Gertrude Johnson Lane was elected the first African American female Mayor of San Augustine, Texas where she served for about 10 years.

At 92 at the time of her death, Cousin Gertrude Lane had lived a very productive life. I had been in Center for a while when her life ended and I was able to attend the funeral services. Life came to a close after an extended time in the local nursing home where she and her husband William Lane had shared a room before his death.