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Donna Loggins Will Be Dearly Missed in West Columbia

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...

Roughnecks’ Sports Standout of 1930s to be Featured in Saturday ‘Meet Your Ancestors’ at Local Cemetery

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...

All Around Cowboy Cole Among Five Featured in Saturday’s ‘Meet Your Ancestors’ Event at Historic Columbia Cemetery

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...

Indian Tribe Program Cancelled at WC Museum

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...

Coach Ringgold Among Five Outstanding Athletes Being Brought to Life at Meet Your Ancestors at WC Cemetery

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...

“Big Daddy” Tinsley Featured at Meet Your Ancestors

Oct 23, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History

By Tracy Gupton A state champion in high school and a Hall of Famer in college and pro football, Damon native Robert Porter Tinsley Jr. made a name for himself playing the sport he loved north of the United States border. And it was there, in Winnipeg, Canada, that...
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