Oct 30, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History
Donna Ruth Chesney Loggins: November 25, 1934 – October 26, 2025 Donna Ruth Chesney Loggins packed a lot of living into the nearly 91 years she was allotted. The West Columbia icon who passed away on October 26, 2025, is a former valuable Columbia Historical...
Oct 29, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton “On the field, I was a force — fierce, focused and unshakably determined to reach my goal. But off the field, I was something entirely different, a true gentleman. Always willing to lend a hand, guide a teammate, or listen when someone...
Oct 26, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton Affectionately called “Mr. Ed,” Edward Cole was a Lone Star rodeo legend who embodied the cowboy spirit, reads a resolution penned by former state representative Dennis Bonnen. “Although he is deeply missed, he will long be remembered...
Oct 25, 2025 | Events, News from Columbia Historical Museum
Due to an unforeseen medical emergency involving a family member of the couple from Baytown who was scheduled to put on a program at the Columbia Historical Museum Saturday, October 25, 2025, that program has been cancelled. The free program that was going to focus on...
Oct 24, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton Plaudits like “Such an awesome teacher, coach, mentor and friend,” were left by former students and associates of Mattie Sue Ringgold when the longtime Bay City High School girls basketball coach passed away in 2019. “Thank you Miss...
