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 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...
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...
Oct 22, 2025 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton A current local schoolteacher will be acting as former Columbia High School teacher-coach Doug Balkum when the Columbia Historical Museum and the Columbia Cemetery Association sponsor their annual Meet Your Ancestors event on Saturday, November 1,...
Oct 22, 2025 | From The Vault of Texas History
Sam Houston’s Inaugural address as President of the new Republic of Texas was delivered on this day, October 22nd, in the year 1836. The speech was made in the small town of Columbia (present day West Columbia) near the site where a Walgreens drug store now sits....
