William Alexander Anderson (A. A.) “Big Foot” Wallace is recognized in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame as one of 30 Texas Rangers who contributed to the establishment of the new Republic of Texas. Continue reading ““Bigfoot” Wallace”
“Bigfoot” Wallace
Category: The Glimpse
Frio Town
At a site chosen for its low water crossing of the Frio River, Frio City was established in 1871 by A. L. Odin and became the county seat in that same year. Continue reading “Frio Town”
Old D’Hanis/New D’Hanis
Rebecca Saathoff
First Lieutenant Rebecca Saathoff, a DHS 2010 graduate and daughter of Gary and Nancy Saathoff, attended Texas State University in San Marcos for three years before graduating with a 4.0, Summa Cum Laude degree in Mass Communication/Advertising and a minor in Agriculture. Continue reading “Rebecca Saathoff”
Phil Montgomery
Phil Montgomery was born in San Antonio in August of 1953 to Ralph and Gladys Montgomery. Continue reading “Phil Montgomery”
Henri Castro
Benton City Institute
Local residents and passersby perhaps have noticed a dilapidated rock building located three miles east of Lytle, near the intersection of Atascosa and Medina Counties, on the meandering Benton City Road. Continue reading “Benton City Institute”
Jerry Beck
“I sincerely believe that Sandy was the reason I didn’t end up in prison,” states Jerry Beck. Continue reading “Jerry Beck”
John Himes Livergood
“Texas Ranger, Pioneer, Lawyer, Soldier, Farmer and Rancher, Chief Justice of Lavaca County, Indian fighter….” (Brainstaple.com). Continue reading “John Himes Livergood”
The Sadler family
The Sadler family, a familiar name in the Devine area, is one associated largely with farming and ranching, teaching, law enforcement, and, yes, football! Continue reading “The Sadler family”