When choosing landscape plants in desert climates, purple flowering shrubs are a way to complement the desert’s natural colors. There are many to choose from, and to be water wise, make sure you select species that are native or drought tolerant. Before you shop for plants, be sure you know your growing zone. For the ...
One of the most competitive careers in law enforcement is a career as a Texas Ranger. With a total of only 118 rangers, it can be very difficult to secure a place among these elite law enforcement officers. However, if you live in Texas and are interested in a career as a Texas Ranger, you ...
Devil Jack Hayes (1817-1883). The true story of Col. Hayes is more exciting than any fictional story that could ever be imagined. He was an early Texas Icon that overcame great odds to triumph where others failed. The son of Harmon and Elizabeth(Cage) Hayes, was born in Little Cedar Lick, Wilson County, Tennessee. His father ...
1. The Expendables: Are you old enough to remember World War II? John Wayne starred as a Navy PT boat hero in “They Were Expendable. This 2010 action thriller with a similar name has just about every current and has-been macho Hollywood action hero in it except Wayne. Sylvester Stallone is the star and director, ...
“They were dashing. They were colorful… They were fearless. And they gained a reputation for being fast, well-armed, dangerous.”1 “The Texas Rangers have a reputation for valor and tenacity in the pursuit of their duties, for the ability to face the dangers and hardships of their calling without flinching.”2 The Texas Rangers are a whole ...