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Look How Far Cell Phone Technology has Come in 30 Years [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:26 +0000

Kim Komando is a radio host, and one of the best in the ‘biz’ when speaking techno trends, so when I stumbled upon this video, couldn’t help but sharing it with you. My first cell phone was the Motorola “flip” in ’93:

27 Years Ago: Van Halen Perform First Show With Sammy Hagar

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:28 +0000

On March 27, 1986, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana bore witness to the very first public performance of Van Halen MKII – otherwise nicknamed “Van Hagar,” in reference to the band’s new front man, Sammy Hagar, who had controversially replaced former loudmouth, David Lee Roth, a few months prior.

'Hobo History' on Display at Nacogdoches Railroad Depot

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:57:49 +0000

Before the advent of playing Virtual Games and I-Pads reducing our entire life to an 8 by 11 video display, I can remember taking Sunday outings to the locomotive freight yard. Far removed from that obnoxious train whistle that blows throughout the night here in Lufkin, the whistle sounds I grew up with signaled the [...]

March is "Texas History Month"

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:39:58 +0000

Make plans now to go all Texas, all the time, as March signals “Texas History Month”. We do things BIG here, and that means celebrations will be plentiful statewide. On the motion of Sam Houston, Texas adopted “The Unanimous Declaration of Independence, by the Delegates of the People of Texas, in General Convention, at the [...]

Lincoln is a Good Movie, But Is it Inaccurate?

Jen Austin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:51:36 +0000

A Connecticut Senator says the Steven Spielberg movie, Lincoln, is historically inaccurate.

Senator Joe Courtney has written a letter to Spielberg saying the movie has his state on the wrong side of the slavery debate. In the movie, Connecticut lawmakers are seen wanting to keep slavery, while in real life Senator Courtney says Connecticut lawmakers in the 1860's voted to abolish slavery. Now what?

Texas to Remain Part of The United States

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:43:05 +0000

Shortly after President Obama’s reelection, more than 125,000 folks signed a petition that was eventually received by the White House Office of Public Engagement. Each signature on that document represented an opinion by those who wanted Texas to secede from the rest of the United States, and basically become it’s own…Country? That historical piece of [...]

45 Years Ago: Bob Dylan's 'John Wesley Harding' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:30:00 +0000

In mid-1966, following a whirlwind couple of years in which he became a legend and a reluctant star, Bob Dylan withdrew from the public eye. And he found a reason that was fitting of his testy image at the time: He claimed he was in a motorcycle accident, which fans still dispute to this day. Was it real? Or was it staged so that the increasingly agitated and reclusive singer-songwriter could get away from it all for a while and clear his head?

29 Years Ago: The Who Announce Breakup

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:34:57 +0000

The Who were undoubtedly one of the most innovative and important hard rock bands of all time. Ranging from psychedelic pop rock material like 'I Can See For Miles' and 'Pinball Wizard' all the way through epic arena rock classics like 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Who Are You,' they virtually single-handedly perfected both the concept album and the rock opera. But the latter part of the decade was unkind to the group, who experienced a series of misfortunes leading into the early part of the '80s. On Dec. 16, 1983, guitarist Pete Townshend announced that he was leaving the Who, effectively ending the group.

This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:50:15 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863: President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (more info)

1980: Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of the Dakota apartment building in New York City (more info)

Pearl Harbor Day Overshadowed By Syrian Threat [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:42:45 +0000

Lest we forget that today is Pearl Harbor day (December 7). The attack, 71 years ago, caught us off guard, and unless our government leaders stop sleeping at the switch, history has a real chance of repeating itself.

Is Texas Seceding From the U.S? [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:56:49 +0000

Here’s where chanting “Union Forever” takes on a completely different meaning than advocating worker’s rights through a dues protection program. Needed to dig up an old moth eaten history book from the attic to look up the facts on the original Texas departure from the United States (I know, could have used the internet, but [...]

43 Years Ago: Jim Morrison Arrested in Arizona

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:00:10 +0000

There's no denying that Doors singer Jim Morrison was one of the most charismatic front men of his generation. Unfortunately he was one of the most troubled, too. The singer had a terrible alcohol problem that played a big role in his repeated arrests, including one on Nov. 11, 1969 in Arizona that resulted from Morrison and a friend drunkenly heckling a flight crew on a commercial airliner.

Vietnam Memorial Makes Rare Stop in East Texas

Jen Austin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:51:03 +0000

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial that graces Washington DC is large, and a replica half that size travels the country to give those wishing to pay respects close to home the chance to do that.

The wall comes to East Texas this weekend after a stop in Kansas last week. It moves on to Alabama next week. We'll have to make a short drive to see it this weekend, but it may be worth it since it will be the only Texas stop this fall.

"The Price is Right" Changes 'Appearance' After 40 Years! [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:13:48 +0000

Hold the phone! I mean the bidding. Where's Bob Barker when you need him? Did you hear the news about the change upcoming on the legendary game show "The Price is Right"?

First, I'm all for change, but the deep roots of a gargantuan staple that has been the face of daytime television since 1972, is about to break with tradition.

50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Their First Single, 'Love Me Do'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:03:17 +0000

Not all cultural revolutions take place overnight. Some begin with little fanfare and take a while to gather steam. That’s exactly what happened on Oct. 5, 1962, when the Beatles released their first single, ‘Love Me Do,’ in Great Britain exactly 50 years ago today. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney a few years [...]

30 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:37:07 +0000

When Bruce Springsteen started recording a batch of new songs to a four-track tape machine in his New Jersey bedroom in January 1982, he wasn’t planning to release an album. The acoustic demos were to be used as guidelines for the E Street Band, who would bring their epic heft to the two dozen or so songs Springsteen had recently written. But something happened along the way to Springsteen’s sixth album: The more he listened to the bare, stark songs on the cassette he carried around, the more he thought this was how they were supposed to sound.

Nacogdoches Celebrates 'Constitution Week' [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:05:19 +0000

Sort of like Independence Day, today (September 17) commemorates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

Bringing the events of 1787 back to life is the Nacogdoches chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

"Abbey Road" Recently Celebrated 43 Years of History [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:27:33 +0000

Whether or not you are a Beatles fan-atic, a groupie, or one that could either take ‘em or leave ‘em, there are dates in history etched into our minds that remind us just how old we are getting, and why most people should resign as ambassador of the universe. Take for instance the occurrences of [...]

Hemphill Museum Honors Memory of 'Columbia' Spacecraft

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:50:17 +0000

With the historic landing of spacecraft “Curiosity” on Mars, now would be a great time to visit the ‘Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum’ in Hemphill. Yeah, me too…had no idea this existed, so I’m thinking there are others that may not be aware of the grand tribute to “Columbia”. From it’s first mission in April [...]

'May Day' Causes Protests Across The Country [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:22:42 +0000

Not to be confused with the Titanic distress call, May Day occurs on May 1st each year, and by most accounts, flitters into oblivion, without even so much a whimper of notice. Not this year! A cornucopia of holidays highlighting the celebration of Spring, a neopagan festival, and a day for organized labor or ‘International [...]