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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our famed Texas women

I have a program on my computer that alerts me to special days, birthdays, facts of history, and suggestions for each day. I truly enjoy learning and find something new every single day to add to my storehouse of facts, trivia, fun and serious information. Today, I have spent a good two hours reading about famous Texas women, and in particular, mothers. It is fitting since we are celebrating the Battle of San Jacinto in which Texas won her independence in 1836.

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The Ann Harder Rose

Old Gay Hill antique rose found in a cemetery in Gay Hill, Texas
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What does it take to have a rose named after you? Beaumont’s Ann Harder has recently had that honor. The Ann Harder rose is now official. She joins the ranks of other noted celebrities and locations and politicians who share their name with a rose. Agatha Christie, Charles Darwin, Ingrid Bergman, Princess Diana, Billy Graham and Pope John-Paul II are just a few on that list.

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Three celebrations and three endowments

This spring and summer mark significant milestones for SETMA and for Carolyn Holly and myself. May 8, 2015, Carolyn and I celebrate the 50th anniversary of our graduation from college. Aug. 1, 2015, SETMA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its founding. And Aug. 7, 2015, my wife and I celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.

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Check out the night bite for Rayburn, Toledo Bend bass

The white bass run on Lake Livingston is excellent with upward of 100 fish being

I’ve got all sorts of outdoor news to send your way this week. First is the fantastic fishing for white bass on Lake Livingston. I’ve fished this lake for years and know for a fact that the white bass fishing right about now is second to none.

Roy James reports that he and his family are averaging 50 to 100 white bass per trip while fishing extended points on the middle and upper areas of the lake. The best tactic is to use white or yellow jigging spoons with buck tail trailers. The best catches are in 15 to 20 feet of water.

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Treat mom to brunch with style at The Grill

44Farms Texas Rib Eye
Bacon and Cheese Omelette

What started out as a local, upscale dining getaway in 2009 has become one of Beaumont’s favorite jewels for fresh, quality dishes and relaxing environment.

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