Paul Gomez was born on August 29, 1946, and attended school in Bruni – population 379 – a community near Hebbronville. Continue reading “Paul Gomez has retired his fast-pitch softball coaching hat”
Category: The Glimpse
The Ward family in Medina County: “Any Ward from Yancey is kinfolk”

Noble Wesley Ward was born in 1853 in Mississippi.
Continue reading “The Ward family in Medina County: “Any Ward from Yancey is kinfolk””
Arnold Griffin: Excerpts from a rich family history

Eleven children were born to David Spencer Griffin, Sr., (born in 1796 in Kentucky) and Cynthia Burch (born in 1805 in NC). Continue reading “Arnold Griffin: Excerpts from a rich family history”
Carol Crouch keeps the family legacy alive

William Oliver Thompson and Mary Ann Belinda Mullen were married in 1859 in Hazelnut, MI. Continue reading “Carol Crouch keeps the family legacy alive”
James Ross, building unique homes

James P. Ross grew up on the family ranch in Bigfoot off FM 472 where he lived with his dad, James S. Ross. Continue reading “James Ross, building unique homes”
Glimpse….Shaon Chohlis, DHS ’89
Recalling his high school days, Shaon Chohlis admits that some of his teachers were probably glad to see him graduate, especially Ag teachers Travis Byrom and Phil McAnelly. Calling those particular teachers “Partner,” driving his dad’s van on the school sidewalk, and doing burnouts in the Ag truck in the school parking lot are some of the antics Continue reading “Glimpse….Shaon Chohlis, DHS ’89”