Aug 23, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
On Saturday, August 26th, beginning at 2 p.m., the Columbia Historical Museum will present a program on early Texas flags. Come and see some of the flags that flew over Texas before and during the Texas War for Independence. Visit with Texas Navy Admiral Michael...
Aug 18, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
A big multi-class reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th, at the West Columbia Civic Center for everyone who attended Charlie Brown High School. The event will kick off at 10:30 a.m. and will include a short program at 12:30 p.m. honoring the Tigers...
Aug 10, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
Pitching duels with the great Nolan Ryan in high school left Mark Farquhar with a lifetime of fond memories that included not only growing up in West Columbia but playing college baseball at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Sul Ross University in Alpine and...
Aug 8, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state flags to be lowered to half-staff today across Texas in honor of former Brazoria County Sheriff and County Judge Joe King. Emory Joseph “Joe” King passed away at the age of 79 a week ago on Tuesday, August 1,...
Jul 26, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton When family and friends of Joseph Underwood Munson Jr. gather at the historic Munson Family Cemetery in Bailey’s Prairie next month to lay the 85-year-old former Texas Aggies football player and Army captain to rest, they will be standing on hallowed...
Jul 21, 2023 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton Forty-six years have passed since Columbia High School speedster Carl Williams broke state records in the 100 and 220-yard dashes at the 1977 high school state track meet in Austin. On October 6, 2023, Carl will be among the members of the newest class...
