History

Here's where chanting "Union Forever" takes on a completely different meaning than advocating worker's rights through a dues protection program.

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 t

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.

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.

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.

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".

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!

Did you know that in an issue of Rolling Stone back in 1977, "Kiss" superstar Gene Simmons proclaimed "we're not a great band...the musicianship is average"?  I believe drummer Peter Criss is the second most known by name member of the group.  Paul Stanley (black star over right eye) comes in at #3, and lastly, flame-thrower guitarist Ace Frehley.

Ever heard of Acol, Texas? You probably won't find it on a map now. Texasscapes.com says Acol was a logging camp owned by Angelina County Lumber Company that actually moved on railroad cars so it could travel from forest to forest.

The Classic Rock "History Book" reminds us that April 17, 1969 was the day that The Band, known for their songs  'Up On Cripple Creek' and 'The Weight', played their first gig as a headline group at the Winterland Festival in San Francisco.  Prior to that historic event, the group played back-ups to legenday Bob Dylan!  Quite a reward, don't you think?

Of course East Texans know how to pronounce Nacogdoches. Spelling it may a little more difficult, but we have the pronunciation down. What about the Texas town of Mexia? Yes, Muh-Hay-Yuh. That’s an embarassing one to miss! Pronouncing the X makes you look silly. Ever heard someone from the north go to the flea market in what they say is CAN-Ton? Don’t pronounce the “T” so much peeps. In Texa

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1920 – The League of Nations formally comes into being (More info) 1941 – Franklin Roosevelt introduces the lend-lease program to Congress, which was intended to help Britain beat back Hitler’s advance while keeping America only indirectly involved in World War II (More info)