Troops Deployed To Border

Troops in New Mexico were in different stages of training and don't yet know when they'll be deployed on the border. A Texas National Guard spokesman did not immediately return a call for comment.  The troops will be stationed in the desert at "strategic locations" along the border.  The troops will use binoculars, night-vision equipment, remote cameras and computers to conduct surveillance on the border, and will have radios to communicate with Border Patrol agents. 
The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert on Monday under President Barack Obama's plan to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security.

State Fair of Texas

Each year Texas has their huge "State Fair of Texas", which has been known worldwide.  They have this food cooking contest that can come up with some very uncertain fried foods.  This year is no exception, and it looks like we will be in for a treat when the 2010 State Fair opens.
The best "fried foods" finalists have been announced and the winner to be announced later, during the Fair.
Deep Fried S’mores Pop Tart
Deep Fried Frozen Margarita
Fernie’s Fried Club Salad
Fried Beer
Fried Chocolate
Fried Lemonade
Texas Fried Caviar
Texas Fried Frito Pie
Okay, now I’m confused………just how the heck do you fry a margarita……

My Birth Place

I was born at old "Parkland Hospital" back during war times of the 1940's.  Back then the hospital was a army hospital and located in a entirely different area of town, from where the present hospital is located today.  I boast that I am a "native pecan", "made in Texas, by Texans, for Texans", when I socializing with friends or others.  There have been times, that I lived in other places, but Texas has always been home.  I could always feel comfort in coming back across the state line, because I knew that family wasn't very far away.  Being back on familiar soil, was one of the best feelings you could ever have, when you finally got back home. 
I've watched Texas evolve, from the 1940's through 2010.........it's best and experience that has I wouldn't trade for anything. 

34th President

Born Oct. 14, 1890, Denison, Texas, U.S. — died March 28, 1969, Washington, D.C., 34th president of the U.S. (1953 – 61). He graduated from West Point (1915), then served in the Panama Canal Zone (1922 – 24) and in the Philippines under Douglas MacArthur (1935 – 39). In World War II Gen. George Marshall appointed him to the army's war-plans division (1941), then chose him to command U.S. forces in Europe (1942). After planning the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, he was appointed supreme commander of Allied forces (1943).This is just one of the President's that Texas can boast about..........

Sonora Caverns

The Caverns of Sonora is located on Interstate 10, about half-way between Big Bend National Park and San Antonio Texas. We are located 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas and the Caverns is a great place for people of all ages to experience the wonders of nature. 

 







In 1966 the cavern was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior, and is one of the most active caves in the world with over 95% of its formations still “growing”.
Back in about 1971-72, I lived in Sonora Texas for awhile........during this time my husband and I made a visit to these caverns.........it was a very nice visit, but we walked and walked and walked.  The fact that we had a stroller with a 2yr. old in it made things a bit more difficult to maneuver.  When we finally made it to the end or the exit........we were glad to get out.......!  The different areas were so beautiful and something I'm sure I will never see again, but being back outside was comforting. 

TEXAS

Have you ever been to the “Lone Star State”. It is really something to see. We have just about anything you would want to see, visit or indulge in. Texas, is a great wonderful state, with so many things to offer.

I’ve lived in other states, but always came back home. It just doesn’t feel like home, anywhere else. I’m biased, that’s true, but until you come and feast on the pleasure’s of Texas, you haven’t lived.

I’m a TEXAN, “a native pecan”, and darn proud of it!

“Made in Texas, by Texans, for Texans”

Dallas Cowboys

 

Week 2 of training camp and the "Boys" are getting ready for the new football season to begin........

Greenville TX

Greenville was carved out of blackland prairie by sturdy pioneers who cleared the tall grass for their homes and farms. When Hunt County was created by the first legislature of the new state of Texas in 1846, Greenville was named the county seat. Our community blends heritage and contemporary lifestyle for the best of both worlds: the city and the country. 
Greenville was named for Thomas J. Green, a general in the Texas Army in the war for independence from Mexico and, later, a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. (The city narrowly escaped being named “Pinckneyville” in honor of James Pinckney Henderson, the first Governor of Texas!) Hunt County commemorates Memucan Hunt, another Texas freedom fighter and Minister to the United States for the Republic.
The rich blackland soil that stuck to shoes and buggy wheels when wet proved to be a real economic asset. It grew a high quality cotton used by English spinning and weaving mills.
Back when I was a young girl, before segregation came, the water tower had a slogan, which read "the blackest land and the whitest people".  It stayed that way for many years, until it became an improper slogan, causing the town to change it. I also remember going there during the Christmas season, to see the Christmas parade, which happened every year.......