Part 1: The First Peoples of the Leon River: An Indigenous Mosaic The human history of the land that would become Gatesville and Coryell County, Texas, does not begin with the 19th-century frontier. It is a story of deep antiquity, with evidence of human occupation in Central Texas stretching back at least 12,000 years.1 Archeological… Continue reading Lords and Sufferers: A Regenerated History of Indigenous Peoples and Frontier Conflict in Gatesville and Coryell County, Texas
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From Kola Nuts to Kolaches: A Texas Prison Guard’s Tale
From Kola Nuts to Kolaches: A Texas Prison Guard’s Tale By The Living Breathing James Brown The echoes of clanging cell doors reverberated through the prison corridors, a sound that remained unchanged from 1978 to 2019. However, the shifting faces behind those bars and the evolution of uniforms painted a picture of transformation within the… Continue reading From Kola Nuts to Kolaches: A Texas Prison Guard’s Tale
The Perils of Expanding Migrant Arrests at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Racial Profiling, Community Disruption, and Legal Rights-Texas Border Circus continues…?
Texans and many Americans forget one tremendously overlooked FACT. The Southern Border in any State with Mexico is the AMERICAN BORDER! It’s all of Our Border. Not a single State’s Border. Making State Laws that contradict who we Americans are all about is unprecedented and places the State of Texas closer to Succeeding from America.… Continue reading The Perils of Expanding Migrant Arrests at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Racial Profiling, Community Disruption, and Legal Rights-Texas Border Circus continues…?
Why Texans are so different? From You’all.
Texans have a distinct, unique identity for several reasons: Welcome to Texas, the Friendliest State in America. At the Texas Border, here’s images of 1844 Texas Entry Points from Mexico. These additional characteristics further contribute to the unique identity of Texans, adding depth and richness to the cultural tapestry of the Lone Star State.
The Alamo: More Than a Texan Story – Honoring the Unsung Tejano Heroes!
The ALAMO Fighters were a bunch of Glorious, Brave men and Women. And along with Texians, there were also Tejanos who fought with them as friends and United in a Single Struggle to disengage from under Mexican Authority. Tejanos Fighting at The Alamo are seldom discussed. So, here is a discussion about that Bravery so overlooked… Continue reading The Alamo: More Than a Texan Story – Honoring the Unsung Tejano Heroes!
Fix It!
Brazos Valley is our home and all the area Cities come here to Bryan or College Station for food, vehicles, entertainment and Sports. And we are Blessed to have so much. But, our Border is being hammered at our Border by lots of folks who want to become Americans or simply want to work here. And… Continue reading Fix It!
Exploring the Legacy of Native American Tribes in Texas
Echoes of Ancestral Footsteps: Exploring the Legacy of Native American Tribes in Texas The vast landscapes of Texas whisper tales of resilience and ingenuity, long before the echoes of cowboy boots graced the dusty plains. For millennia, a mosaic of diverse Native American tribes thrived across this land, shaping its ecology, culture, and history. To… Continue reading Exploring the Legacy of Native American Tribes in Texas
Put a Face on the Author
The Living Breathing James Brown Yes, that’s me. An Old man that many call Santa Claus. Yes, I am the Author of A Panther’s Father Book Series. From U.S. Army Soldier in the 1st Cav. at Fort Hood, Texas to Texas A& M to SHSU Graduate in English To a Texas Prison Guard To Texas… Continue reading Put a Face on the Author
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