Cynthia Ann Parker, often called the most romantic of Texas heroines, lived a life defined by violent upheaval and divided loyalties. Born around 1827 in Illinois to Silas...

April 2, 1936Ozona’s new fire engine, manned by Fire Chief Joe North and his crew, got its third work out last night carrying water to the water...

You know, I’m gettin’ kind of worried. I haven’t seen a kid on a bike in I don’t know how long. Don’t kids ride bikes anymore? All I ever see ridin’ bicycles now-a-days are...

Nearly a century ago, the Del Rio Herald captured the enduring romance of one of Texas’ most storied routes. On Nov. 25, 1927, the paper declared: “Highway in Texas Has...

March 26, 1936An attractive wayside park has recently been completed on the highway east of Ozona on land donated for the purpose by Mr. and Mrs....

The other day, I saw a kid ridin’ down a hill in a homemade car-like thing.  Boy howdy, you talk about bringin’ back memories. This kid’s car was just like the ones we used...

 Lightly edited by Jim FishThe following is part two of an article as told by and penned by Murier Neora (Derick) Keel, in The Progressive Farmer in 1928 and subsequently...

March 19, 1936Ten members of Ozona High School’s 1936 basketball squad will be awarded sweaters at appropriate exercises in connection with the...

Several years ago, the men at our Church went to a fish fry and it was a “Men’s Only” affair. The Sunday before our pastor, Bro. Robbie Caldwell, was tellin’ the...

Lightly edited by Jim FishThe following narrative was told by Sydney Keel and recorded by her daughter, Murier Neora (Derick) Keel. The account first appeared in The...

March 12, 1936Margaret Ella Drake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Drake, will graduate with highest scholastic honors as valedictorian of the Ozona...

The other day I was an hour or so early for an appointment, so I stopped in one of those high-dollar coffee places to kill some time. Now, I know that coffee in those...

During the turbulent decades of American westward expansion, violent conflict between settlers and Native American tribes produced stories of loss, survival and unexpected...

March 5, 1936Forty-five Masons and their invited guests celebrated the doubly significant date in Texas history of March 2, observed the 100th...

This Caller ID is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I can get into whatever character I want, before I answer the phone. It’s like havin’ ESP or somethin’. I’m tellin’...