Dimmitt at Goliad and the Alamo Era
Philip Dimmit, who arrived in San Antonio in 1823, played a pivotal role in the Goliad uprising and flag creation amid Texan revolutionary tensions. After backing Santa Anna’s rivals faltered, he led forces, supported a rebel governor, and helped draft Texas independence documents before dying by suicide after a raid on his trading post.
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Sam Houston
Goliad
Philip Dimmit
Gonzales
Texas
San Antonio
Stephen F. Austin
Mexican
Dimmitt
Victoria
Lavaca Bay
Santa Anna
Martin Perfecto de Cos
Cos
Copano Bay
George Collinsworth
Matagorda
Pers
Collinsworth
Presidio la Bahia
Guadalupe
Austin
Agustin Viesca
Viesca
Ira Ingram
Houston
San Jacinto
Corpus Christi
Bartee Haile
P.O. Box
Friendswood
Outdoor Fun and a Snake Dance Tale from East Texas
A playful reminiscence recalls a Trinity River dam fishing trip for gigantic catfish, a Cottonmouth scare in uncle Elnor’s pants, and a memorable “snake dance” moment. The author invites readers to share hunting and fishing photos to chronicle outdoor exploits.
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Lake Livingston
East
Texas
Shade
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Michael Jackson
Cottonmouth
Sophisticated Pets and a Ranch Life View
A lighthearted reflection on pets and human routines from a ranch household. The narrator notes Stinky the dog’s limited social life, vet pamphlets on canine influenza, and how animals adapt to rural living. They describe their dogs and cats as rough stock, enjoy acres and wildlife, and ponder dog daycare and social training with humor.
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Ron
Change Your Attitude A Guide to Positive Thinking
Mona Dunkin, a motivational speaker and coach, offers steps to shift from negativity to optimism. Reevaluate assumptions, track wrong predictions, and consciously choose constructive responses. Develop positive mental pictures and persist through practice to make a hopeful outlook automatic.
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Laura
Mona Dunkin
Clifton ISD Board Meets March 15 in Clifton
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees schedules a meeting Monday March 15 at 6 p.m. in the CISD Board Room at Clifton Middle School. Planning and zoning meets March 16 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Clifton Civic Center. Bosque County Commissioners Court convenes March 22 at 9 a.m. at the Bosque County Courthouse. Clifton Economic Development meets March 23 at 7 p.m. and April 12 at 9 a.m. Meridian. Clifton City Council to meet April 13 at 6 p.m.
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Clifton Civic Center Commissioners’ Court
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Tammy Shelton
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Kay Ortiz
Caitlin Smith
Charlie Gandy
Georgia Bell
John Paulson
Pernie Stanford
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