Squirrel tails and tales from the bird feeder window
A long letter recounts a tail less squirrel nicknamed Bob-tail observed in November. The writer notes tails aid in survival and social behavior, sharing anecdotes from Olivia Dee, Clara, Betty Wallace, and Edwin Way Teale. The piece blends naturalist references with fond community observations and holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Cafeteria
Hiawatha
Adjidaumo
Thoreau
Olivia Dee
Edwin Way Teale
Clara
Mama
Papa
Texas Heritage Exhibit Highlights Foreign Roots and Local Pioneers
A museum exhibit traces Texas diversity from Panna Maria to Castroville and Dallas, noting communities such as German, Danish, Dutch, Italian, Norse, Wendish, Alsatian, and French settlements. It recalls Jane Long the Mother of Texas, Gail Borden of Houston, and stories of Stephen F. Austin’s colonists. The piece emphasizes Texas as a blend of cultures, with background music and a dome display of 36 movie screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Shuffler
Europe
Asia
Panna Maria
North America
Dannevang
New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
Germany
la Reunion
Dallas
Mexico
Washington-On-The-Brazos
Mud Fort
Gail Borden
Houston
Spain
Stephen F. Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nature Notes
Betty Wallace
Athens
Institute OF Texas
Fannin
Goliad
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Jane Long
Wimberley
Harold Herrington
Linda Parker
Dr. Daggett
Bill Willoughby
Texas Primitives
Weatherford
Ken Weatherford
San Marcos
Waldrip Insurance
C. M. Waldrip
Charles Waldrip
Hageman Battery Co
San Maree Hoe
Blanco River
Jane & Chester Franklin
P.O. Box
Butane & Plumbing Co
Fred Garnette
Dripping Springs
Clemens
New Braunfels, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!