A few days following our recent record-breaking rains, a trip through Hondo, north to Tarpley, west to Utopia, further west and north to Leakey and Alto Frio, then back south through Sabinal evoked reflections of God’s grandeur and the beauty of our Texas Hill Country. Continue reading “The rains of September”
Category: The Glimpse
Matt Hawk
One of Lytle’s own stars, Matt Hawk was born in South Texas on February 11, 1973, as Matias Villareal. Continue reading “Matt Hawk”
Labor Day
Controversy surrounds the origin of Labor Day, but it was first celebrated in the 1880’s. Continue reading “Labor Day”
Blaine Eaton retires as “The Snake Man”
Born in Oregon City, OR, and raised in the San Bernardino Mountains of Big Bear, CA, Blaine Eaton spent his formative years in an idyllic paradise before the family moved to Anaheim where he spent his high school years. Continue reading “Blaine Eaton retires as “The Snake Man””
Back to School – A Glimpse at How It Was
1950’s…. As Labor Day approached, excitement overtook every household while children readied for the first day back to school. Continue reading “Back to School – A Glimpse at How It Was”
Jacob Campsey
When Jacob Campsey – the sixth child and youngest son of Butch and Sherry Campsey – went to MHB, it was with the intention of playing baseball. Continue reading “Jacob Campsey”
DHS graduate Sarah Zabel is a 2-star Major General
Major General Sarah Zabel will be retiring from the Air Force in December of this year, after having completed 31 years of service. Continue reading “DHS graduate Sarah Zabel is a 2-star Major General”
A tribute to Debi Campsey
As a family, the children of Debi Crouch Campsey – Carol, Mary, Charles, and William – gathered together and wrote a tribute to their mom.
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South San Antonio, Tx – A story almost unwritten
Around 2010, a reporter from The San Antonio Express News contacted Mrs. Frank (Jency) Runnels, (my mother-in-law), requesting an interview in the hopes of writing a story about old South San Antonio. Continue reading “South San Antonio, Tx – A story almost unwritten”
John and Jason Eiland
In honor of our Fourth of July celebration, it seems fitting to recognize a couple of young men who have chosen to serve in our military. Brothers John Michael and Jason Eiland, both DHS graduates, proudly serve in the US Navy and US Army, respectively.
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