of gasoline has fallen 17 9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4 09/g today Thenationalaverageis down 45.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.02/ghigherthanayearago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11
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Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national and averagegoingbackfiveyears:
Historical gasoline prices in Texas national averagegoingbackfiveyears:
June8,2025:$2.70/g(U.S.
June8,2024:$2.91/g(U.S. Average:$3.42/g)
Average:$3.42/g)
June8,2023:$3.09/g(U.S. Average:$3.55/g)
June8,2021:$2.73/g(U.S.
Neighboring areas and theircurrentgasprices:
June8,2023:$3.09/g(U.S. Average:$3.55/g) and theircurrentgasprices:
It ages and just year Wine& presenting just theme Places:
It ages like fine wine, just getting better and better every year and having just finished its 22nd year the Woodlands Wine&FoodWeekandits presentingsponsorH-E-B, have grown up and just continue to knock it out of the park This year’s theme Going Places:
DiscoverWhereWineCan TakeYou,’andfromAruba to Mexico and beyond attendees sipped and savored from Wednesday to Saturday, finding amazement at every turn. Food & Vine T
Discover Can from to Wednesday Sa
me Productions Constance McDerby is a master at planning and organization that
sponsors all Waterway
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proven sponsors and relationships all centralized at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center account for the event’s continued success all culminating Saturday evening with the Wine RendezvousGrandTasting &ChefShowcases. by Mary her first took of Chef title with $5,000 dish judges madefrom a black puree, Oaxacan
byRubenBorjas,Jr
There has been some possible movement with the third phase of the McCown Street Project pertaining to the two city lots that flank the Montgomery Historical Society s N H Davis
Museum & Pioneer ComplexonLibertyStreet, with the south
her first year participating took home The Chefs of Chef title along with a $5,000 cash prize The dish she offered to the judges was Mojo Shrimp, madefromJumboShrimp, a black bean puree, and bean Oaxacan sesame sauce
guessing each year Her
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Galvestoncatererand private Chef Mary Bass in
historical society have been in contact with Montgomery City Administrator Brent Walker in regards to possibly saving the area that represents the traditional burial site, althoughtherehasbeenno scientific effort that concludes that remains are definitively buried on the site despite several
Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Members Elaine Hamlin Collings and Vizi Lange Caldwell, traveled to McAllen, Texas, down in the Rio Grande Valley hono
and
g e Here in McAllen, EVERY America’s birth
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“Proved” through the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and all were f
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Confederate Ancestor CousinsinTexascouldnot be approved as UDC does not accept cousins, only GrandParentsandAunts& Uncles “who gave service totheConfederateCause”. McAllen is the hometown of Elaine Hamlin Collings and after this tour, Elaine was so pleased to show Vizi Caldwell all the h
associated and connected toMcAllen.
The last battle of the CivilWarwasfoughtdown at the Battle of Palmetto R a n c h s o u t h o f Brownsville. THE SOUTH WON! But General Lee had alreadysurrendered. The Hamlin Family
CivilWarwasfoughtdown at Battle u t
Year you might
or FamiliestolearntheirState and Nation’s History, especially in our 250th YearofAmerica. Stopand read our Texas Historical Markers, you might be surprised what happened there!
Vizi Caldwell have their ancestors “War their names
amazing marker Colonel Plummer, who recently
h historical markers across America Here at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in McAllen, EVERY war since America’s birth is recognized and respected. Both Elaine Collings and Vizi Caldwell have their Confederate ancestors of the “War Between the States” recognized with their names on bricks names b
Graves from page 1
records, and evaluation of priorsiteconditions.
turned 100 years old, was the Master-mind behind this amazing park. Both ElaineandVizicanbeseen here wearing their Rebel JoanOfArcChapterName badges of the United
Collings has had her 15 Confederate Soldiers of
maygivetheMHSright tomaintainthelilysite,and possibly be deeded the smallareabythecity
“The Moore calConsulting formal of property,” to been raised regarding associated with givethe maintain site,and the smallareaby
MCN Walker’s report froma a ground survey mately years of the former Davis property, in in hi l research, records, aerial historic documentation, cemetery
MCN received from Walker’s office a report fromafirmthatconducted a ground survey approximately four years ago of the former Davis property, including archival research, deed records, aerial imagery, historic documentation, cemetery
“The City commissioned Moore ArcheologicalConsultingtoconducta formal review of the property,” said Walker “It was due to concerns that had been raised regarding possible historic infant burials associated with the Davisfamilyproperty.”
with tomatillo and cotija, and its presentation would have impressed in the finest of restaurants South African born Chef Paul Friedman from The Chefs Table, won Second Placeanda$750cashprize withhisStickyPorkBelly, made from a seared pork belly, guava sauce, and a
The report that was previous archaeology the lot, any conclusive identifying location any on site
The report found that there was no evidence of previous archaeology on the lot, nor any conclusive identifying the location of any graves on the site
Stellaris Casino, won for his lovely coconut based desertchosenbythevoteof thePeople.
Each year over 80 restaurantsfromtheregion andinternationally,aswell as hundreds of wines are featured to make it a truly global tasting adventure Each evening of the week hasatheme.
Wednesday kicked off with ‘Going Places Goes Global,’ with its interna-
While old-timers present and are adamant that remains are on the lot.
While old-timers present and past are adamant that remains are located on the lot.
also acknowledged family histo ic ounts regarding possible infant burials,” continued,“but location cannot confirmed and that disturbances to portions of the property haveoccurredover
“The report also acknowledged family historical accounts s regarding possible infant burials,” Walker continued,“buttheexactlocation cannot be confirmed and that prior disturbances to portions of the property haveoccurredovertime.” time.”
The city plans from years ago, and the results fromtheMooreconsulting group gave the City the
h a v e b e e n m u l t igenerations in the Valley, and Elaine is a very proud 9thGenerationTexan.
in the Valley, a very Texan.
Vizi descends of the Bruce of and i l o a proud
Vizi Lange Caldwell descends of “Robert the Bruce of Scotland and she is also a proud ConfederateDescendant.
Summer is here and now
confidencetoclearthesite of trees for the planned park plaza, while limiting thesubsurfacedisturbance. Alltheplanningandefforts ofthecityaretorecognize the site as a witness to Montgomery’s history, which fits with the i Montgomery Historical Society’s effort to remember the Davis and other Montgomery families that contributed to the history ofthetown.
Montgomery m
pleased with the potential for redesign of the lot to save the graves, and in speaking with a Davis Descendant, Bob Peel, the relation has offered to pay fortheimprovementstothe site.
Flower, a gin-based cocktail. Amrina’s Nick Babcock, dressed as an airline pilot, presented his ‘Take the Red Eye,’ and wonwithBestTheme. The BestinGlasswenttoMary Thorn’s Blind Finch mixologist Tyler Silva, whose ‘Take ‘Em to Tulum’, based on Chareau Aloe Liqueur Earlier in the day the ‘Ladies of the Vine’Luncheon,Tasting& Panel Discussion was held
Fl w g n-b d cocktail. Amrina’s Nick Babcock, dressed as an airline pilot, presented his ‘Take the Red and won BestTheme. The Bestin toMary T o n Blind Fin h mixologist Tyler Silva, whos Take ‘Em to Tulum’, Chareau Aloe in the day of the Vine’Luncheon,Tasting& Panel Discussion held Carlton Woods Club, where wines from the panelist’s vineyards were perfectly four The Violet of Grgich Hills Estate; Franklin Janet Mietrschin of Cellars; Kim Wallace with and cotija, and its presentation would impressed in the finest of South African Chef Paul The Chefs Second Placeand cashprize withhis Belly, made a seared pork belly, sauce, and a
carrot ginger purée. The Third Place winner Chef Beatriz Martínes of e Xalisco, won a $500 cash prizeforherPulpoMaya,a dish of grilled Spanish octopus marinated in achioteadobo,servedwith a Mayan pumpkin seed paste, charred habanero pearls, and a hoja a santa–infused tortilla, accompanied by a firecharred habanero sauce For Best Dessert, Pastry Chef Diego Palacios from the Marriott Resort Aruba
carrot purée. The Third Chef B tr z M rt nes of Xalisco, a $500 cash prizeforher Maya,a dish of Spanish octopus marinated in achiote servedwith a Mayan seed paste, charred habanero pear s, a d ho a santa–infused tortilla, accompanied firehabanero Dessert, Pastry from the Marriott Resort Aruba
tional flair for Paris, Emily in Paris in fact with wines and treats sportingaFrenchelegance, complete with a fashion show
Thursday kicked with ‘Crushing concoctions of battlingfor Choice, Best Themed, inGlass drinks.Obed took People’s dubbedthe Crusher, with his Hibiscus
Thursday night kicked with ‘Crushing It With Cocktails!’ featuring the concoctions of nine mixologistsbattlingforthe People’s Choice, Best Themed,andBestinGlass drinks.ObedGallardotook the People’s Choice, lovinglydubbedtheCrowd Crusher, with his Hibiscus
at Carlton Woods Club, at where wines from the panelist’s vineyards were perfectly paired with four excellent courses The panelists included Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Estate; Stephanie Franklin with Franklin Vines; Janet Mietrschin of Portree Cellars; and Kim Stare Wallace with Dry Creek Vineyard.
Friday’s laid back ‘Sips,Suds&Savor,’wasa combination of craft brews, entertainment
Historical Society President Billy Ray Duncan is
o t o r Society Billy Duncan
wines, and chef-inspired treats that brought a triptych of tasting arts to of the attendees for the evening.
Saturday’s
Saturday’s grand
Mayor Sara Countryman spoke with MCN in referencetothegravesand noted that it would take some time to get the changes on the consent changes agenda The Davis children, Baby Girl, and herbabybrother,Nathaniel HartDavis,Jr,werebornin
with the in a Descendant, Bob has offered from years the results fromthe consulting group City the site for the planned disturbance. planning efforts the as h t Montgomery Society’s and to
Sara Countryman in reference thegravesand noted that take some time to get the the consent nd e D vis Baby and babybrother,Nathaniel Davis, werebornin
Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
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1850’s, with the hours, while brother survived for than Itwas children to adulthood, and are childreninMontgomery
the early 1850’s, with the girl only surviving a few hours, while her brother survived for less than six months. Itwasanerawhen many children did not survive to adulthood, and there are numerous graves ofchildreninMontgomery cemeteries.
MCNwillcontinueto update on the situation as information comes available.
update the situation as inf m ti com s available.
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finaleatTheWineRendezvousGrandTasting&Chef Showcase featured dozens and dozens of chefs who brought their culinary expertise to battle for the title‘ChefofChefs,’witha regional panel of culinary andmediajudges.
atTheWineRendezGrandTasting& featured of their culinary expertise to battle for the title‘Chef Chefs,’with regional panel of culinary mediajudges.
“Thisyearmarkedour 22nd annual celebration and this year s theme ‘GoingPlaces,’”saidFood & Vine Time founder Time Constance McDerby “It perfectly reflects what wine, food, and travel experiences do they transport us, connect us, and create unforgettable memories.”
“Thisyear our 22nd celebration and this year s ‘GoingPlaces,’”saidFood Vine Time founder perfectly reflects what wine, and travel do us, connect us, and unforgettable memories.”
Friday’s laid back ‘Sips,Suds& a combination of craft brews, entertainment and that brought of tasting arts to for TheWoodlandsWine& F o d W : wineandfoodweek.com
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animals.
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Conley
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Lake Nature Preserve
Lake Creek Nature Preserve
We live in a world overflowing with information,andmuchofwhatwe believe about wildlife comes from things we’ve heard repeatedly rather than things we’ve actually explored for ourselves Over time, ideas become accepted as fact simply because they’ve been passedalongenoughtimes.
live in a world overflowing with information, muchofwhatwe believe about wildlife comes we’ve heard repeatedly rather than things we’ve actually explored for Over time, ideas become accepted as simply because been passed
Sometimes we thinkwe to be incorrect, misunderstood, In this article, a closer at some c monl ac pt d beliefs about the natural world fact from fiction may discover that nature still has
Sometimes what we thinkweknowturnsoutto turns be incorrect, misunderstood, or simply untrue. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some commonly accepted beliefs about the natural world and separate fact from fiction You may discover that nature still hasafewsurprisesleft.
FACT: Mother do not offspring simply have been touched human. Contrary to popular belief, most birds have a limited sense of and rely much sight and sound to identify care
FACT: Mother birds do notabandontheiroffspring simply because they have been touched by a human. Contrary to popular belief, most birds have a limited sense of smell and rely much more on sight and sound to identify and care
BRYAN-COLLEGE
STATION — Whether a dog greets you with a waggingtailatthedoorora catcurlsupbesideyouwith a soft purr, these moments express trust and unconditionallove.
MYTH: If you see a raccoonoutduringtheday ithasrabies.
FACT: Raccoons are primarily nocturnal but may be active during the day—especially in spring andsummerwhenmothers are gathering food for young or juveniles are exploring Daytime activity alone does not mean rabies Contact a wildlife rehabilitator or animal control only if the animal appears sick, injured, staggering, unusually aggressive, or actingabnormally
theiryoung. out theday primarily but when food juveniles p rin ay activity alone does rehabilitator or control if i ju , a g , aggressive, abnormally
MYTH:Raccoonswash theirfood.
FACT:Raccoonsdonot actually wash their food. Their paws are highly sensitive,anddippingfood in water may help them gather information about what they’re eating. They alsousewatertosoftendry food.
MYTH: and “opossum” are the same word.
MYTH: “Possum” and “opossum” are the same word.
FACT: and possums are different animals. in North and America, whilepossumsare to Australia and nearby regions. conversation, many Americans shorten “opossum” to but technically are not the same
FACT: Opossums and possums are different animals. Opossums live in North and South America, whilepossumsarenativeto Australia and nearby regions. In casual conversation, many Americans shorten “opossum” to “possum,” but technically they are not the same animal.
MYTH: Opossums hangbytheirtails.
hasrabies.
hasrabies.
FACT: Opossums can briefly use their tails to help with balance and climbing,buttheirtailsare not strong enough to support their body weight forlongperiods.
MYTH: Opossums hangbytheir Raccoons FACT: Opossums can briefly use their to help with balance and climbing, are not strong enough to support their weight forlongperiods.
MYTH: Opossums are dirtyandviciousanimals.
MYTH: Opossums are dirtyandviciousanimals. their food. paws anddipping may them information about they’re use to food.
MYTH: Live trapping and relocating wild animalsishumane.
FACT: Most wild animals are highly territorial.Movingthemto a new area can leave them unabletofindfood,shelter or compete with resident
C Mos wi d nimals ar hi hly territorial. them area can them unabletofindfood, with animals.
FACT: Rabies only possible cause of mouth causes can toxins, dental disease seizures
FACT: Rabies is only one possible cause of foaming at the mouth Other causes can include distemper,toxins,choking, dental disease seizures dehydration, or other illnesses.
continuously
continuously
MYTH:Batsareblind.
handling.
handling.
MYTH: shoottheirquills. and wild humane.
FACT: Opossums are actuallyverycleananimals and groom themselves frequently They are generallyshyandpreferto avoid conflict When threatened,theymayshow theirteethandhiss,butthis is usually a defensive behavior rather than aggression.
FACT: Opossums are actuallyvery animals and groom themselves frequently They are generallyshy preferto avoid When threatened,theymayshow theirteethandhiss, this is usually a defensive behavior rather than aggression.
MYTH: If an animal is foaming at the mouth, it
MYTH: If an is foaming at it
MYTH: If you find a fawn alone, it has been abandoned.
MYTH: blind. If you find fawn it has abandoned.
FACT: Mother deer often leave their fawns alone for hours while they feed,returningperiodically tonurseandcareforthem. Inmostcases,afawnfound alone has not been abandoned and should be left where it is unless it appearsinjuredoriscrying
FACT: Mother leave their alone for hours while returningperiodically nurseand for cases,afawn lo e a n t b en abandoned and should be left where it is unless it appearsinjured is
FACT: Bats are not blind Most have good eyesight and use echolocation to navigate andfindfood.
FACT: Bats are not blind Most have good ey sig t and use echolocation to navigate andfindfood.
MYTH:Porcupinescan shoottheirquills.
FACT: Porcupines cannot shoot their quills. The quills detach easily whentouched.
Porcupines cannot shoot their The quills detach whentouched.
MYTH: Owls can turn their heads way around.
MYTH: Owls can turn their heads all the way around.
FACT: Owls cannot rotate their heads 360 degrees, but they can turn them up to about 270 degrees.
FACT: cannot rotate heads 360 they turn them up to 270
MYTH: a willgiveyouwarts.
MYTH: Touching a toadwillgiveyouwarts.
FACT:Wartsare by toads. produce substances can irritate so wash hands
FACT:Wartsarecaused byviruses,nottoads.Some toads produce substances that can irritate skin, so wash your hands after
Nature is full of f surprises, and sometimes the things we’ve repeated foryearsturnoutnottobe true at all. That doesn’t meananyonewaswrong— it simply means there is always more to learn. The next time you hear an interesting fact about wildlife, take a moment to question it and dig a little deeper You may discover thatthetruthiseverybitas fascinatingasthemyth.
N t re i fu l o surprises, the things we’ve foryearsturnout to true at all. That mean waswrong— it simply there always to next time an interesting fact wildlife, moment to question it and little deeper may thatthetruthisevery as fascinating myth.
stressforourpetsbygiving them a sense of security,” Bridgessaid.
By nurturing our relationship with our pets, wegobeyondbasiccareto create lasting, heart-toheart connections that benefit both humans and animals.
By n i r relationship pets, we to create lasting, heart-toheart that benefit and animals.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — a dog a wagging doorora cat with a moments express trust and unconditional how to bond — — can help support their an overall better quality of life,
Understanding how to bond — and its impact — can help owners support their pets and lead to an overall better quality of life, according to Dr. Stephanie Bridges, Texas A&M University College ofVeterinaryMedicineand BiomedicalSciences.
Bonding benefits for yourpet’swell-being
Connection and companionship play a powerfulroleinimproving the mental health of both pets and their owners
Because humans and animals are naturally social, strong bonds create a stable and supportive foundationforwell-being.
“These bonds have the potential to lower overall
When owners actively engagewiththeirpets,they improve their pets’quality of life through consistent attention and care. This bond also influences how quickly owners recognize and respond to medical or behavioral concerns, which is critical for pet health.
Likewise, owners who form deep connections withtheirpetslearnwhatis normal for them. Through daily routines, body languageandeatinghabits, owners can quickly detect when something is off, which can help owners notice changes early and seekcarewhenneeded.
owners engage their through and This bond also influences recognize respond medical is deep with pets normal for andeating help owners changes seekcarewhen
How to bond with your pet
comfort and maintaining their health. Observing ear position, tail movement, posture, and eating habits helps owners understand howtheirpetfeels.
comfort maintaining their Observing ear position, movement, posture, and habits helps owners understand howtheirpet
“Learningtoread pet’s body the c u c ti g p, allowing the owner to recognize pet feels or needsspace,”Bridgessaid.
“Learningtoreadapet’s body language bridges the communication gap, m allowing the owner to recognize when their pet feels safe, stressed, or needsspace,”Bridgessaid.
By paying attention to these signals, owners can better understand their pet’s physical and behavioral baseline Because these cues can be subtle, it is important to stay observant and responsive toapet’s'wayofcommunicating.
or on theirsideorwiththeirbelly exposed paying to these can better understand their pet’s physical and behavioral baseline Because these cues can be subtle, it is important stay observant and responsive to pet’s'way communicating.
with
Advice for owners with anewpet
anewpet
Bridges advice for strengtheningabond a pet to consistent, patient and on
Bridges advice for strengtheningabondwitha pet is to be consistent, patient and focused on
setting
routines from day one to schedule.
building a strong foundation. This means setting routines from day one and sticking to a predictable schedule.
habit enjoy she said. Each own rhythm –playtime
“Pets are creatures of habit and enjoy their routines,” she said. Each pet and owner develops their own rhythm –morning walks, afternoon playtime and consistent feedingtimes.
She also suggests routine grooming, training exercises and practicing basic commands to help
also routine grooming, and practicing
build trust and communication.
build trust communication.
“Basic training advice can come from veterinariansorprofessionaltrainers and play a key role in building trust,” she said.
“Basic advice come from veterinaritrainers and key role in building she said. complex or unreveterinary behaviorists are available specialized help rebuild
“For complex or unresolved issues, veterinary behaviorists are available to provide specialized support and help rebuild trust.”
bond with their pets that will ensure they respond withtrustandaffection. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on
By upfor being companion andsimply forthem, owners lifelong with they is service College of Veterinary & Biomedical Stories can on web vetmed t-talk Suggestions future topics may be ir c d
Mortalityvisitsusall, and the funny thing is, on the day we pass, for the peoplearoundus;thetrash will still need to be taken out, the yard mowed, dinner made, diapers changed, etc. Life will go on for family and friends. This year so far, I suppose
the theme that I can apply to 2026 can be one of death. DuringFebruary,as I approached my sixth decade of life, a feat I figured decades ago may never happen; a snap diagnosis of a blood sugar disorder nearly ended me.
Then the emergency surgery to remove my
Mortalityvisitsusall, and the funny thing is, on the day we pass, for the peoplearoundus;thetrash will still need to be taken out, the yard mowed, dinner made, diapers changed, etc. Life will go on for family and friends. This year so far, I suppose the theme that I can apply to 2026 can be one of death. DuringFebruary,as I approached my sixth decade of life, a feat I figured decades ago may never happen; a snap diagnosis of a blood sugar disorder nearly ended me.
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gallbladderinApril,which I welcomed, but with any scalpel applied to the skin, thereisalwaysarisk.
gallbladderinApril,which I welcomed, but with any scalpel applied to the skin, thereisalwaysarisk.
Iamnotunusedtoodd thingshappeningaboutmy person I remembered several months back when I inquired to a tire shop technician about one tire whose pressure was low, only to witness a Veteran havehistirespurchasedby ananonymouspatron,then be told by the technician that my tire had no problems and its worked fine ever since Or the hospice attendant, on the evening that my father passed away in early May 2012, was rerouted to my residence to care for my father in his final hours. The lady knew the priest that ministered to me during my darkest cancer days.
Iamnotunusedtoodd thingshappeningaboutmy person I remembered several months back when I inquired to a tire shop technician about one tire whose pressure was low, only to witness a Veteran havehistirespurchasedby ananonymouspatron,then be told by the technician that my tire had no problems and its worked fine ever since Or the hospice attendant, on the evening that my father passed away in early May 2012, was rerouted to my residence to care for my father in his final hours. The lady knew the priest that ministered to me during my darkest cancer days.
LastmonthIattended a concert at the Houston Symphony on May 22nd. Gustav Mahler’s 9th
Writtenintheclosingyears of his life, faced with the death of youngest daughter,andahorriblediagnosis with the condition of his heart. Mahler wrote his life,ofthegoodtimes,and bad times, and of the stillnessandsadnessaswe startourdowntimetomeet ourmaker Ihadwrittenon Mahler3thepreviousyear, whichjustcametomewith no problem, but with Mahler9. Well,Itriedand tried,andnothing. Infact, I fell into a sort of funk, a sort of depression that had me in a malaise of inactivity,andlongsleepperiods. I did write, but it was in short story form, trying to setrighttoalifeofwrongs, begging for forgiveness that will take multiple lifetimestofulfill.
LastmonthIattended a concert at the Houston Symphony on May 22nd. Gustav Mahler’s 9th Writtenintheclosingyears of his life, faced with the death of youngest daughter,andahorriblediagnosis with the condition of his heart. Mahler wrote his life,ofthegoodtimes,and bad times, and of the stillnessandsadnessaswe startourdowntimetomeet ourmaker Ihadwrittenon Mahler3thepreviousyear, whichjustcametomewith no problem, but with Mahler9. Well,Itriedand tried,andnothing. Infact, I fell into a sort of funk, a sort of depression that had me in a malaise of inactivity,andlongsleepperiods. I did write, but it was in short story form, trying to setrighttoalifeofwrongs, begging for forgiveness that will take multiple lifetimestofulfill.
That’swhyIcouldn’t publish anything for a few weeks.
That’swhyIcouldn’t publish anything for a few weeks.
I didn’t know at the time I was essentially mourning a death that had takenplaceinLouisiana,of which I had not yet been informed, and it was just another one of those odd things that I have experienced; call it ‘sixth sense,’ extrasensory perception, intuition, gut feeling, or evenaspiritualconnection. Thesamethinginmywar, and on the road when family was trying to contactme. I’msomehow connected to wider world, and by evidence of this piece written on Monday night, June 1st, I appeartobecomingoutof my low period, with the keys being tapped and the words flowing freely again, I received word this pastweekthatachildhood friend passed away on May24th,anditcameasa shock to me. He was 57, the age of my youngest sister, which is still very young compared to life expectancies of today. Andwithagoodnumberof my friends and acquaintancesintheirmid-70sand higher, I still get the old phrase told to me, “You're still a kid.” which when I lookatmyface,Idon’tsee any pockmarks or the roughness that many display, and still a dimple or two reminds of my younger days My beardmightbealittlegrey but my thinking seems to interest a fair number of
I didn’t know at the time I was essentially mourning a death that had takenplaceinLouisiana,of which I had not yet been informed, and it was just another one of those odd things that I have experienced; call it ‘sixth sense,’ extrasensory perception, intuition, gut feeling, or evenaspiritualconnection. Thesamethinginmywar, and on the road when family was trying to contactme. I’msomehow connected to a wider world, and by evidence of this piece written on Monday night, June 1st, I appeartobecomingoutof my low period, with the keys being tapped and the words flowing freely again, I received word this pastweekthatachildhood friend had passed away on May24th,anditcameasa shock to me. He was 57, the age of my youngest sister, which is still very young compared to life expectancies of today. Andwithagoodnumberof my friends and acquaintancesintheirmid-70sand higher, I still get the old phrase told to me, “You're still a kid.” which when I lookatmyface,Idon’tsee any pockmarks or the roughness that many display, and still see a dimple or two reminds of my younger days My beardmightbealittlegrey, but my thinking seems to interest a fair number of
readers,andhavingliveda life that has offered many opportunities for my own demise,I’mstillinawethat I’mabletodrawbreath.
readers,and liveda life that has offered many opportunities for my own demise,I’m inawethat I’m todrawbreath.
Life rarely goes as planned,andinallcaseswe can only see it in retrospect, and my friend, James, lived a life that if you take it at face value could be seen as a failure. But when you look behind the curtain it can be better explained, that his actions were reactionary in more of trying to forget painful episodeswithdrugsandin regards to domestic abuse. In fact I ve written on several occasions about him as a warning to parentstobemindfulwhen raisingtheirchildren,butI did not remind the fathers to respect their wives and children as the most precious things in The World,becausetheyare.
Life rarely goes as planned,andinallcaseswe can only see it in retrospect, and my friend, James, lived a life that if you take it at face value could be seen as a failure. But when you look behind the curtain it can be better explained, that his actions were reactionary in more of trying to forget painful episodeswithdrugsandin regards to domestic abuse. In fact I ve on several occasions about him as a warning to parentstobemindfulwhen raisingtheirchildren,butI did not remind the fathers to respect their and children as the most precious things in The World,becausetheyare.
MyfamilyandJames’ folks got along together We lived across the street from each oth
Pearlandinthemid-to-late 70s, and we had many outings
MyfamilyandJames’ folks got along together We lived across the street from each other in Pearlandinthemid-to-late 70s, and we had many o
nd even vacationed together We never knew of their internal hardships. James enjoyed interactions with my sisters, if I was off doing something else Since James’parents were
n vacationed together We n
internal hardships. James enjoyed interactions with my sisters, if I was off doing something else Since James’parents were p
eventually moved to a newer neighborhood in town, when he was about 11or12,andI’vebeentold by my friend’s father that he regretted the missed stabilizing influence that me,mysisters,andparents, impressedupontheboy In his new neighborhood, with his new friends, and the easy availability of marijuana,James’lifepath changedanditledtodarker days with gateways to gateways other drugs. I’ve had runinswithdrugepisodes,but Ididnotkeepitasahabit.
y eventually moved to a neighborhood town, when he was about 11or12,andI’vebeentold by my friend’s father that regretted the missed stabilizing influence that me,mysisters,andparents, impressedupontheboy In new with his new friends, and the easy availability of marijuana,James’lifepath changedanditledtodarker days with gateways to other drugs. I’ve had runinswithdrugepisodes, Ididnotkeepitasahabit.
James eventually married and had two sons, but still the drug habit and difficulties with his wife were evident and his parents had to step in with taking their grandchildren undertheirbeltandraising them. It was really a sad situationatthetime,butas he aged, James started to comeoutofhiseraofselfharm,andtheprodigalson returned to his parents and children; of course much worse for ware, but nonetheless still alive and abletoparticipatewiththe family His oldest son Tyler, died in an industrial accident years ago, and was as full of life as his father,butwithoutthedrug use His youngest son Nick, is more timid, and lives a proper life, and is about to move in with his grandmother to ensure she isproperlycaredfor
James eventually married had sons, but still the drug habit and difficulties with his wife were evident and his parents to step in with taking their grandchildren undertheirbeltandraising them. It was really a sad situationatthetime,butas he aged, James started to comeoutofhisera selfharm,andtheprodigalson returned to his parents and children; of course much wors for ware, but nonetheless still alive and ableto withthe family oldest son Tyler, died in an industrial accident years ago, and was as full of life his father, withoutthedrug use His youngest son Nick, is timid, and lives a proper life, and is about to move in with his grandmother to ensure she isproperlycaredfor
Whenfamily friends, and acquaintances from ourowngenerationstartto passaway,thereflectionon our own lives begins to dawn upon us And it makes us think How couldwehavemadethings different? We make decisionsdailyforbetteror worse that affect how our livesplayout. Andifthere is no accounting for our lives,thenwecaneasilybe ledastray Influencesplay a massive part in how we live,fromwork,education, friends, family, radio and televisionpersonalities;all
Whenfamily,friends, and acquaintances from ourowngenerationstartto passaway,thereflectionon our own lives begins to dawn upon us And it makes us think How couldwehavemadethings different? We make decisionsdailyforbetteror worse that affect how our livesplayout. ifthere is no accounting for our lives,thenwecaneasilybe ledastray Influencesplay a massive part in how we live,fromwork,education, friends, family, radio and televisionpersonalities;all
havetheirformulasinhow we become who we are.
havetheirformulasinhow we become who we are.
formula so complex thatitwillneverbewritten onpaper,andthat’sjustfor oneindividual.
It’s a formula so complex thatitwillneverbewritten onpaper,andthat’sjustfor oneindividual.
Money is not a true gauge of success in life, and for children of professional parents it can beahindrance,oramirage, especially if the means of successwane,andthechild is unable to flap their own wings and provide for themselves Again, life preparation means everything, and if you fail in that endeavor, you becomethatlifelessonthat Ioccasionallywriteabout.
Money not a true gauge of success in nd for childr n of parents it can beahindrance,oramirage, the successwane,andthechild unable to flap their and provide for themselves Again, life preparation means and if fail in that endeavor, you becomethatlifelesson Ioccasionallywriteabout.
Technology over the past hundred years with phones, radio, television, sports, video games, and the internet, has collectively robbed our societal intellect, and has offered numerousopportunitiesfor misuse of our lives. Our ancestors in the 19th century and early 20th, were reading Walt Whitman, Tennyson, and Mill, in Carnegie and other lending libraries of the time. The 8th graders of 1895Iwouldputupagainst any Ivy League student todayinpassingtheirfinal exam. Imean,whoknows what ‘orthography’ even is?
Technology over the past hundred years, with phones, radio, television, video games, and internet, has tively robbed our societal and has numerousopportunitiesfor our lives. Our ancestors in the 19th century early 20th, were reading Walt WhitTennyson, and Mill, Carnegie and other libraries of the The 8th graders 1895I upagainst Ivy student todayinpassing final Imean,whoknows what ‘orthography’ even is?
My friend James was making a He was his had taken its toll on him, him many older he was. He was victim of technology as perhaps being raised on video games too beingvisited by that life epiphany I write about
If havenodirection, have no flap in your you will never air see what life about, and
My friend James was making a comeback. He was improving his life Life had taken its toll on him, making him look many years older than he actually was. He was a victim of technology as well, perhaps being raised on video games too much, aswellasnotbeingvisited by that life epiphany that I occasionally write about Ifyouhavenodirection,if you have no flap in your wings, you will never gain the air to see what life is really about, and your
parents can’t live your life foryou.
parents can’t live your life foryou.
IlookatJamesto I could blame myself, there was really nothing I could done. Istarted working at 15 on the complete side shortly after family moved to the His family lived their lives, and family lived ours, and we still got together occasion, but the cohesion we shared had broken. After I themilitary, family to different Texas and Louisiana, eventually Lake Charles. When on I would join family mineon adventures at an Arkansas lake park, Monroe, Louisiana, in from Iwas inKentuckyfor short period in between my
IlookatJamestoseeif I could blame myself, but there was really nothing I couldhavedone. Istarted working at 15 on the complete opposite side of town, shortly after his family moved to the new neighborhood. His family lived their lives, and my family lived ours, and we still got together on occasion, but the natural cohesion we shared before had been broken. After I enteredthemilitary,James’ family moved to different parts of Texas and Louisiana, eventually settling near Lake Charles. When on leave I would join James’familyandmineon adventures at an Arkansas oxbow lake state park, Monroe, Louisiana, or in Nashville,fromwhenIwas stationedinKentuckyfora short period in 1987 between my European tours.
In eulogizing friend, I spoke our time in the old neighborhood, andhowclosewewere. As akid,James’hairwaspure blond and flowing, punctuated outgoing spirit. He was forattention, hisfairshare,buthisability to make laugh was his strong point. I’m sure therewasamulligan life, James’ decision would have insteadinstalling and my would have had a much morenormallifein career and family stability Unfortunately, we only get one chance at have to live it bestwecan.
In eulogizing my friend, I spoke of our time in the old neighborhood, andhowclosewewere. As akid,James’hairwaspure blond and flowing, and perfectly punctuated his perfectly outgoing spirit. He was eagerforattention,andgot hisfairshare,buthisability to make you laugh was his strong point. I’m sure if therewasamulliganissued in life, James’ father’s decision would have been different,insteadinstalling a pool and my friend would have had a much morenormallifeinregards to career and family stability Unfortunately, we only get one chance at life, and have to live it as bestwecan.
May good friend, James,
May God Bless my good friend, James, 19692026.
ASummerofLearning,Explorationand FunattheMuseum
H U S V , TEXAS––The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of TexasPresidentialLibrary has of events planned this summer Beginning Saturday, 13, the Summer Spotlight Program will Running Saturday until 25 (excluding July 2 p the museum’s education department will beonthemuseumgrounds hosting activities for allages.
H U N T S V I L L E , TEXAS––The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of TexasPresidentialLibrary has an array of events planned for families this summer Beginning Saturday, June 13, the Summer Spotlight Program will begin Running every Saturday until July 25 (excluding July 4), from 10 a.m. to 2 p m , the museum’s education department will beonthemuseumgrounds hosting free activities for allages.
“Wehaveawidevariety of engaging activities planned this summer, giving visitors a hands-on way to experience life in the 19th century,” said Matt Phillips, curator of education. “We’ll kick off our Saturday Spotlight series on June 13 with a look at historical textile dyeingtechniques.”
“Sam Houston died in the Steamboat House on July 26, 1863, and his funeral was held in the upstairs parlor the next day,” said Phillips. “This last event of our summer programsisawaytohonor Houston’slifeandgivethe publicanopportunitytogo inside the Steamboat House.”
decided to return to the vault in search of the interesting, unique and oddlyfascinating.”
Other summer include basics muskets, drill tions quilting homemade ice making Spotlights round out withtheSteamboatHouse open the public July 25.
Other programs for the summer will include the basics of black powder muskets, drill demonstrations grinding corn quilting fiber arts and homemade ice cream making The Saturday Spotlights will round out withtheSteamboatHouse open to the public on July 25.
Complementing the spotlight programs the museum will also have a series of historical demonstrations, including blacksmithing spinning kick wheel pottery and woodworking.Alloutdoor programsarefreeandopen to the public Regular admission fees apply for those wishing to tour the Sam Houston Memorial Museum.
Houston died in the Steamboat House on July 26, and held in the parlor the said Phillips. the Steamboat museum also have series demonstrations, blacksmithing spinning and public admission apply those wishing the Houston Museum.
The museum will also celebrate America250 on
Thursday, July 2, 10
a.m.to2p.m.Someofthe activities will include reading the Declaration of Independence on the front porch Woodland Home, and musket firing demonstrations, getting your silhouette cut Silhouettes and Such, cream and more. Free admission to the museum be offeredonthisday
Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m.to2p.m.Someofthe activities will include reading the Declaration of Independence on the front porch of the Woodland Home, military drills and musket firing demonstrations, getting your silhouette cut by Silhouettes and Such, ice cream and more. Free admission to the museum will be offeredonthisday
of engaging visitors hands-on 19th century,” said of education. “We’ll off our Spotlight series on June 13 look at dyeingtechniques.” the summer therearealsotwo exhibitsondisplay “Texas America250” currently ondisplayuntilAug.16in theatriumofthemuseum’s Katy&E.DonWalker Education Center The exhibit highlights historically significant Texas from the Texas and Archives Commission encouragingallAmericans
to explore the story of the Lone Star State over the past250years.
Throughout the summer therearealsotwo exhibitsondisplay “Texas America250” is currently ondisplayuntilAug.16in theatriumofthemuseum’s Katy&E.DonWalker Sr Education Center The exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission encouragingallAmericans
Return of exhibition of unique, and the be on
the exhibit gallery at the
“The Return of the BackroomCuriosities,”an exhibition of unique, unusual and off-the-wall items from the museum's vault will be on display June16–Aug.30,2026,in the exhibit gallery at the WalkerEducationCenter
“While the greater portion of our archive reflects the museum’s mission and purpose, we have a remarkable collection of items, some of which well, they might just leave you scratching your head and wearing a puzzled expression,” said Tod Lawlis,curatorofexhibits.
to explore of the Lone Star the past250years. will also America250
The museum has also unveiled the categories and rules for its annual photo contest, with plenty of time for participants to capture their submissions before the October 28, 2026 entry deadline. The nine categories are Sam Houston Museum and grounds, action, animals, architecture, cuisine/food, fashion,floral,portraitand America250. Information about the 16th annual contestcanbefoundunder events on the museum’s website.
The has also categories and rules for its with plenty before the October deadline. Houston and events museum’s website.
Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas PresidentialLibraryispart of Sam Houston State Houston University and is dedicated to preserving the memory of Sam Houston (1793-1863)andhistimes in a 15-acre complex located on the site of the propertyandhomeofGen. Sam Houston. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday9a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Noonto4:30p.m.Tolearn more about the programs and exhibits at the m u s e u m , v i s i t samhoustonmemorialmus eum.com or follow the museum on Facebook, InstagramandX.
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OMG!!! IloveWine and Women, and to have the honor of being one of the only men allowed into the room at each year's ‘Ladies of the Vine’event, the brainchild of Woodlands Wine & Food Week Founder Constance McDerby,heldatTheClub atCarltonWoods,itbrings together four women dedicated to the wine industry Some say the wineindustryisdying,but the energy given off by theseladiesinnowaygives that impression in fact with new entries into the winemaking world the profession continues to impress as each year the panelists tell their stories and progression in their wine journeys. This is the 22ndAnniversaryof‘Wine & Food Week, ’ and Constance and her team at Food & Vine Time Productions, are total professionals in planning out and organizing all the behindthescenesstuffthat needstogetdoneeachyear tomakeLadiesoftheVine so special, and incredibly everything goes off without a hitch. In many casestheworktheydoeach year takes many moons to cultivateandbringFood& Vine Time’s grapes to fruition.
LadiesoftheVineisa specialspin-offeventfrom the rest of Wine & Food Week, especially designed for achieved ladies to give knowledge and hope for otherfemalestogointothe wine industry, even if that means leaving your corporate job, taking classes, and jumping in withthevines,labs,andall the other requirements, including parenting to make it in the wine world; andsucceed. Tobeinvited as a panelist, you’ve proved a point, won some competitions, and are confident enough to speak and answer questions in frontofaroomofconfident and discerning women, then deal with Monique Studak, the yearly MC, who if she doesn’t make youlaugh,isoffhergame. That plus Monique s personalityissoinfectious, and more than likely is filledwithasmanybubbles as the panelist wines that they opine on She m
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nia, coming from a multigenerational wine family, has the juice of the vines flowing in her blood. Her father D
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are, pioneered Dry Creek Vi
g Prohibition, and Kim started as a teen in the office, then cellar, and the bottling line, learning the business from her parents’ perspective on aspects of thebusinessonherparents numerous sales trips, businessdinners,andwine tastings.Followingcollege in San Francisco, she initiallyworkedinfashion, beforeeventuallyreturning to the family business in thelate1980sasMarketing Director, embracing the family nautical past includingthesailingtheme into the labels of the Dry Creek bottles themselves. By the mid-90s she was Vice President and involved in decisions affecting the quality of the product and winery operations eventually taking on the role of Presidentin2011. Kimhas been featured on the cover of Wine Spectator having wonmanyawards,andhas been through the thick and thinofthewineindustryall the while raising two children.
Wallace issued directions to the winery, “You go north in Sonoma, you hit Dry Creek Road, youtakealeft,andyouwill come across this fabulous family-owned multigenerationalwinery.”
h the precisionofacommanding general, and really didn’t have to crack down on the chatterboxes as in years past Studak’s brand, ‘Thirst for Knowledge,’ is backed by many years at different wineries such as MessinaHofinBryan,plus numerous travels across the planet, tasting and training trainers in wine knowledge. The Dry Creek VineyardSauvignonBlanc 2024 was paired with the first course, Boucheron Goat Cheese Salad, which included seasonal spring greens, fresh citrus and citrus vinaigrette. It was theperfectwinefordrilling intothegoatcheesewithits minerally acidic overtones that brought to life the citrus, and imparted the good nature of the cream; and it was served as the perfectopeningdish.
This year’s panelists were California wine experts Kim StareWallace fromDryCreekVineyards; and Violet Grgrich from Grgrich Hills Estate, and Texas Vintners Janet Miertschin from Portree Cellars; and Stephanie Franklin from Franklin Vines. DryCreekVineyard’s Kim Stare Wallace from Sonoma County, Califor-
Another Californian, Violet Grgich, of Grgich Hills Estate in Rutherford, is extremely proud of her Croatian and family’s winemakingheritage. She embraced a musical education in college, but plannedforthefuturewith biology chemistry and
enology (study of winemaking) classes; before returning to the vineyard and into the family business. Violet’s father Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, was a world-renowned wine maker, and he demanded of his daughter toknowthebusinessinside andout. MikeGrgichwas the winemaker of the Château Montelana, the 1973 Chardonnay, that wonthe1976Judgementof Paris wine competition, puttingNapaValleyonthe winemaking map for all time.
“Mydadinsistedthat inordertoleadthewinery,” said Grgich. “I needed to work at every single position, starting at the bottom.”
Violet exceeded her father s expectations and has since embraced regenerative farming principles which include earning a Regenerative Organic Certification Violetisalsoamotherand many ti
ad her children-in-tow at events duringhercareer
The Grgich Hills Estate Paris ‘76 Chardonnay 2023 was paired with the second course, Lobster Escargot with its tender
chunksofmeat,besetwith herb & garlic butter, shaved black truffles, pea tendrils, and sourdough breadcrumbs. The vanilla andcreamybutterytexture of the wine doubled with enjoyment of the lobster with its own butter influence, and a few drops of the Chardonnay on the dish itself served as a vehicle to culinary ecstasy in sopping up the remainingjuices.
For the members of the panel, two Texas winemakers, their story is more recent, but just as exciting.dealingwithstartup concerns in troubling times.
Portree Cellars’Janet Miertschin from Hye Texas,neartheLBJRanch, isaboutasrusticasitgets, in the rich lands of the TexasHillCountythatnow rival California's fertile areas She has a background in mechanical engineering (TAMU) and worked in the petrochemicalbusinesspriortofalling into the wine industry Janet's love of wine, along with her husband Mark, andtheirtravelsacrossThe World, resulted in buying about30acresofland,and planting vines since 2019, whichby2020,alongwith the encouragement of the Kerrville Hills Winery
Incubator Program bloomed her intrigue with theprofession. Miertschin received her Texas Tech Winemakers Certificate Program in 2022, and hasn’t looked back. She has won awards from San Francisco,toAustin,tothe Houston Livestock Stock Wine Competition. Janet joined the Texas Wine Growers, andis nowVicePresident of the organization, which reinforces her drivetoadvocateonbehalf of Texas agriculture and winemaking.
The Portree Cellars 2020Aglianicowaspaired with the third course Tournedos Rachel, an AugusteEscoffierinspired dish, consisting of a prime beeftenderloinmedallions, topped with a marinated artichoke heart, accompanied by dauphinose
potatoes topped with asparagus. The sauce was a combination of marrow butterbordelaisereduction which was absolutely heavenly Texas has that warmclimatethatcomplements the Aglianco grape, allowing for the bold tannins and high acidity to really bring out the sweetness of the meat And of course in Texas it goes with smoked meats from those Barbeques BravoIsaytoJanetandthe culinaryteam.
Franklin Vines’ Stephanie Franklin, is a natural at the game, selfmotivated, she took her concern from an idea during the pandemic, which decimated her corporate career, and within a few years produce
ral vintagejustfouryearsago. Her legacy of growing grapes on historic familial Freedmen’s land in East Texas,wasperfectlysuited for the Tannant grape, and h
accoladed heights she neverimagined. Stephanie cutherteethwithhands-on winemaking and harvest internships in Napa Valley and Texas, all the while educating herself with multiple WSET Level certifications, to the point of being asked to judge wines for the Houston L
Rodeo International Wine Competition. Shehasalso won awards from the San Francisco Wine Competit
on Livestock Show, and has also been honored by the CityofHouston,aswellas GoodMorningAmerica.
The Franklin Vines 2022 Texas Tannat was paired with the dessert course, Fondant Au Chocolat, a lava cake of dark chocolate fudge, a dollop of chocolate cremeux, and whip cream topped with sugar spiced hazelnuts. Both the wine and cacao are high in naturaltannins,andthedry and full-bodied Tannat grape embraces well with the higher percentage dark chocolates,andwellasthe nuts, bringing to an end a remarkable meal My Congratulations go out to the Food & Vine Time Productions team for such anincredibleevent.
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1969. Born in Section, Alabama to farm family, she was born a grew up Ratherthan her assisting learning sheoptedto father out farm.
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She got Myra a job as candystriperat at Her sister encouraged her to better herself. had an Uncle during her school army summers he took himto atwatchingtroops their activities. let the provide Her plan it to AF nursing program, she able to complete. herabout that pay thelast year schoolwitha2 Her friend andshe signed up the Army nursing her still to a nurse, so she went to Ft McClellan,AL. As it friend didnotcome duty passing her state boards, she was to for training. was challenging,consisting a course, marksand crawling Looking the life experi-
This week’s Veteran is Myra Womack who entered the US Army in 1969. Born in Section, Alabama to a farm family, she was born into a family of ladies and grew up a tomboy Ratherthanspend her time assisting her mother and learning those skills,sheoptedtohelpher father out on the farm. Myra had an older sister whopersistedinencouraging her to become a nurse. She got Myra a job as a candystriperat16atalocal hospital Her sister consistently encouraged her to better herself. She had an Uncle during her highschoolyearswhowas in the army During her non-school days and summers he took her with himtoFtBenningandwas amazedatwatchingtroops and their activities. He encouraged her to let the military provide her a free education Her plan formedanditwastogointo the AF nursing program, which she was able to complete. Her friend told heraboutanArmyprogram thatwouldpayfullthelast yearofschoolwitha2year payback of service. Her friendrecruitedherandshe signed up for the Army nursingprogram. Withher dream still to become a pediatric nurse, so off she went to Ft McClellan,AL. As it turned out her friend didnotcomeonactiveduty with her and after passing her state boards, she was off to Ft Sam Houston for basic training. It was challenging,consistingofa compass course, marksmanship, and crawling throughthemud. Looking back, the life she experi-
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y experiences. The experienceofherfriendwhokept badgering her to join resultedinherbecomingan operating room nurse with 6 months training in San Francisco! She relented from her pediatric nurse dreams,andoffshewentto Letterman Hospital in San Francisco.Lettermanwasa huge facility Lots of soldiers with their visiting dependents were there recovering from injuries incurred in Vietnam T
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onthe hese n w m li y The experifriend badgering becomingan nurse with 6 training in Francisco! She relented dreams, off wentto Letterman Hospital in Lettermanwas facility with their from in Vietnam h Myra ota e through ALL nurse passing ments to job. completion their started in the and graduated. Of those to Vietnamthe to an room go to Following three home-it airport, to Vietnam airspace was an eye opener Below them were under When landed, instructed to on plane, uff t h t of Vietnam Artillery was going then Evacuation were largehad3 each.“I never a person
otated through ALL of the operating nurse roles Scrubs, passing instruments to the doctors, she learned every job. The final completion of their training started with 8 nurses in the course, and 8 graduated. Of those 8, 6 got orders to Vietnamoddly the friend who encouraged her to become an operating room nurse, did not go to Vietnam. Following three weeks of vacationbackhome-itwas off to the airport, then to Vietnam Arriving in Vietnam airspace was an eye opener for Myra Below them the ground forces were under attack. When they landed, they were instructed to get down. After freezing on the plane, Myra found the suffocating heat of Vietnam tremendous Artillery was going off, peoplewererunning,itwas a frenzy She then joined the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Long Binh. There were two very large operating rooms - each of thosehad3roomseach.“I had never seen a person die,” said Myra. “That’s
how fast life comes and goes.” She found the strength and emotions of men visiting their friends and comradery rewarding, but challenging emotionally She learned sharing anddoingthebestyoucan andlivingfortoday,notfor tomorrow When helicopters arrived, she never knew how many there were, and there was no time to process thought, she just went to work. On her last day in Vietnam, friends came and picked her up. They circled the compoundintheairforme to see. She left with history, friendships, heart ache,andlovethere. Myra had no regrets She returned to the US and matriculated out of the serviceatFtLeonardwood Missouri. 8 years spent, and 14 years in the reserves. “Iwoulddoitall again,” she said. One of theopportunitiesthatMyra remembers was her R&R to Australia. SheI stayed with an Australian family and we were treated like royalty What was truly amazing was that the Australians did not know that there were women in Vietnam. Thatwasreallya surprise to me to learn. Finally, she has found that the world has changed so much. For her grandchildren, Myra would fully encourage them to find an interestandfindoutwhere youcanmakeadifference. LTC (Ret ) Myra Womack retired in 1991 after serving at Ft Hood during DesertStorm. Myrathank you for your service and dedication to the soldiers you have served during your career Congratulations on being the MCN’s VeteranoftheWeek.
fast life friends comradery the youcan for tomorrow When she how there and there was process just to last in came They circled to see. She with history friendships, and Myra regrets She to the matriculated out of FtLeonardwood and 14 woulddoitall she One Myra was to family were What was was Australians did not were Vietnam. That to has world has Myra would to find an and out canmake Myra retired in Hood during Storm. for your service the during your career on the Week.
