In this 43rd installment, Lieut. French is commanding the Seminole-Negro Indian Scout Detachment at Fort Clark. He is struggling with his...

Lavender has long been recognized as one of nature’s most soothing and versatile plants. With its soft purple blooms and unmistakable fragrance, it...

In this 42nd installment, Lieut. French is at Fort Clark commanding the Seminole Scouts. The only interruptions to his routine are several bouts of...

This bi-weekly feature examines the enduring unique architecture to be found here in Kinney County by spotlighting individual buildings and...

In this 41st installment, Lieut French is back in command of the Seminole Scouts and visits their camp daily, otherwise spending his time playing...

This bi-weekly feature examines the enduring unique architecture and historic associations to be found here in Kinney County by spotlighting...

In this 40th installment, Lieut. French is back for duty at Fort Clark and is again given command of the Seminole Scouts. He is living in a second...

When most folks think of “rattlesnake behaviors”, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the often impressive and sometimes scary defensive...

In this 39th installment, after many sad goodbyes Lieut. French departs Fort Wayne and begins his return trip to Fort Clark. After a brief stopover...

The Indigo Snake (Drymarchon melanurus) is one of, if not the, longest snakes that occur in Texas, rivaled only by the Bullsnake (Pituophis...

This bi-weekly feature examines the enduring unique architecture and historic associations to be found here in Kinney County by spotlighting...

In this 38th installment, Lieut. French begins his final week of leave at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He travels to Lafayette to continue his...

In this 37th installment, Lieut. French reminds himself his 26th birthday is approaching as he continues to suffer attacks of the “rumbles.”...

Most people are familiar with our local Texas Horned Lizard – it is, after all, the state reptile of Texas.  However, not as many people are aware...

In a world that often feels busy and overwhelming, taking a moment to slow down and appreciate what is around us can make a meaningful difference...