June 24, 2024 - So you and your friend have had an argument.  There appears to be no solution in which each can save face.  What can you do?  We have all found ourselves in situations in which severe difference of opinions have resulted in total severance of contact.  Perhaps the answer would be what the American Indians did, bury the hatchet.  But, is this a figure of speech, or a literal action?

June 20, 2024 - Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely.

Last year, 48 state parks reported 156 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets, but this year could well eclipse that. State parks have already fielded 51 heat-related incidents since Jan. 1, compared to 32 reported by this time last year.

Here are the top seven heat hacks recommended for park visitors:

June 19, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, June 19.

Most Texans grow up knowing what "Juneteenth" is. That name, a blend of "June" and "19th" is a reminder of the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Galveston. June 19th immediately began to be an annual day of celebration among African Americans in Texas, and the tradition soon spread across the South. And as African Americans began to resettle in the North and in the West, they took this tradition with them. In 2021 it became a national holiday. Happy Juneteenth!

June 18, 2024 - The recent storms caused significant damage to the cemetery. We have several huge tress down and damage to grave sites and fences. The cost for removal and repair is very expensive. Donations are needed to begin the cleanup process.