Kids learn history of Somervell cemetery

The Bosque River Chapter of the Children of the Republic of Texas met on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Squaw Creek Cemetery in Somervell County.

Turning back page

Dec. 15, 1922 Dear Santa Claus, Will you please bring me a rocking chair and a sleeping doll and some apples and a cinderella book. I also want a pan to cook in. I have been trying to be a good girl. Thank you Santa.

Police Log

A reckless driver was reported on 377 South driving in the wrong lane. An officer made contact with vehicle after it ran a stop sign and a citation was issued to the driver. A reporting party stopped in the station to speak with an officer about a civil matter.

DAR remembers Vietnam Vets

At its Nov. 15 meeting the Teha Lanna Chapter of NSDAR recognized and remembered the service of Vietnam Veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The guest speaker was Jim Walton who reported to Vietnam April 25, 1966. Mr. Walton shared his retrospective of the war based on his personal experiences.

Graduate’s Estate Gift adds $1.2M to scholarship

A gift from the estate of Tarleton State University graduate and benefactor Russell Moore has added more than $1.2 million to an endowed scholarship in the College of Business. “We are extremely grateful for generous friends and alumni like Russell Moore,” said Tarleton President James Hurley.

Gordan center to host tree extravaganza

Back for a second holiday season, the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center’s free Community Christmas Tree Extravaganza will be on display through Dec. 23. Visitors will see trees decorated by local businesses and may vote on their favorites.

Where Are They Now?

Erin Williams has worked in several different fields, after getting her start working in food service, she bounced around until finding the job she wanted to retire from — which just happens to be working on other people’s retirement plans.

A Full Inn

We’ve done a lot of traveling in our life. All of it except one trip to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side, was done right here in the good old US of A. Early in our marriage we were a part of a gospel singing group. We had made three appointments in the state of Virginia.

Daughters of the Confederacy honor Texas Gold Star Medal veteran

The Major George B Erath 2679 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy had the Honor of placing a Wreath on the newly marked grave of not only a Confederate Veteran but a recipient of the “Texas Gold Star Medal”.

A December to Remember

The Hancock Family enjoys meeting Santa at the chamber’s December to Remember event Saturday, Dec. 10. Santa and his elf greeted people inside Grafton Market who later hosted an indoor movie since the library’s outdoor movie was canceled.