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Thomas Jefferson Chambers was born in Orange County, Virginia, later known as Culpepper County, on March 22nd, 1840, to Landon Gore Chambers and wife, Mary Green Allan. Chambers migrated to Liberty, Liberty County, about 1857 and became associated with H. C. Shea, publisher of The Liberty Gazette on August 2nd, 1858. By August 1859, Chambers was the sole editor of the Gazette.
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Have you ever met a minimalist? Yes, we all have heard about those extreme minimalists that sleep on the floor. They have nothing really in their home far as furniture and home decor. They don’t buy anything they don’t need, and they seem to be some of the cheapest frugal folks we have ever heard about. It just shocks us “normal” folks; anyone could live like that way and be truly happy. Well, guess what? They can, and they do.
Read moreThe debate about inflation is a longstanding one in macroeconomics. There are always doomsayers warning that inflation is around the corner, and then others trying to calm those fears. Alarmists most often recall the tumultuous 1980s 14% inflation rate and are concerned a relapse might be on the horizon. There is currently considerable disagreement about how concerned people should be about inflation. Before the pandemic, the unemployment rate had fallen by quite a bit, to the point that typical economic thinking would have said it should have caused inflation to rise. But we did not see that happen. Some economists think the pent-up demand from the pandemic lifestyle is driving a rise in spending as COVID-19 becomes more under control. That influx of money into the economy could push prices higher, in turn potentially driving inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of just over 2%.
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During the years 1812-13, an early filibustering expedition against Spanish Texas was set in motion. It was called the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition and took place against the background of growing unrest in Mexico against Spanish rule. The expedition was organized near Natchitoches, Louisiana to form the nucleus of an invading army. Although not successful, the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was a major news story in the United States and in fact, was the first time the American people learned about the region known as Texas. The Spanish on their frontiers, long thought only in the abstract, became a reality and were identified with harsh brutality and hostility toward republican values. The failed revolt would have lasting implications on both sides of the border far into the future. It was characterized by private American citizens who created an army to briefly pushed back against monarchical colonization. A young George Orr, born in Pennsylvania and living in Louisiana, was a part of this expedition. During the year 1813, Orr had his first glimpse of Texas.
Read more(1) Casey Roby will discuss the Historical Bottling Works Museum at Silsbee, Texas, about 7:15 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2021, for the Deep East Texas Archeological Society at the Iris and Anne Howard Civic Center on 213 East Court Street in Newton Texas. For more information, contact President Ruth Dusan at (409) 379-5496 or Dickie Dixon at (936) 671-1419
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In my journey of learning to live a simpler life, I discovered hygge. You probably have seen hygge on your social network along with a beautiful picture of a winter night, with blankets, a hot drink, and a fireplace. It’s a very relaxing image. It makes you feel warm and relaxed just looking at the pictures of hygge.
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The Ursulines, an order founded in Italy by St. Angela Merici in 1535, was the first group of Catholic teachers to come to North America where they established schools in Quebec in 1639. The sisters, who had been in New Orleans since 1727, were the first order to volunteer for service in the new state of Texas. In January 1847 seven Ursulines, headed by Josephine (Sister St. Arsene) Blin, arrived in Galveston, and on February 8, at Bishop Jean M. Odin’s request, opened the Ursuline Academy, Galveston, a Catholic day and boarding school for girls, the first institution of its kind in Texas.
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