Even though J-Dub thinks a three and a half hour drive is a long way, it's really not that bad, if you're into American history, and have not seen this pivotal battlefield in the Civil War, then you are missing out on something amazing.
When I began volunteering to lead some historic walks thru Downtown Texarkana and sharing some haunted history, I was a skeptic. Now, will share some info that has gotten be to believe.
On this day back in the day, February 11, 1963 the Texarkana Zoo that was once inside Spring Lake Park was vandalized with animals killed and some set free. We take a look back with a couple of photos.
Like many of the towns we’ve visited on our Small Town Tour, Dalby Springs is rich in history. But some of its story is related by an unexpected source.
American History courses usually cover states and events in broad strokes, hitting only the highlights. But much of our nation’s history is born in little towns by “average” folks most of us have never heard of. When we dig a little deeper though, we quickly discover there is nothing average about those who came before us.
As I’ve traveled across the Ark-La-Tex, it is increasingly evident how important religion and God are in the lives of local residents. This is also true in a little community called Dalby Springs, just 11 miles south of Dekalb on the western side of Bowie County.
Historical facts frequently get lost over time. But thanks to the extensive records kept at the genealogy section of the Hooks Public Library, I discovered some fascinating facts about the Hooks family tree and the small town’s humble beginnings.
Perhaps you think there isn’t much to know about New Boston. After all, it’s a small town only a short drive from Texarkana which you’ve likely driven past on I-30 countless times as you headed toward the thriving metropolis of Dallas. But amazingly en...