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First female radio announcer broke barriers

First female radio announcer broke barriers

On May 15, 1970 Misty Fincher finally got her first good night’s sleep since a tornado tore through Lubbock four days earlier Moda Fincher, the little girl who grew up to be the first female radio announcer in the Lone Star State and, some say, the whole country, spent her early years in a tiny settlement called Bronte. The original inhabitants wanted to call their new home in the wide-open spaces of West Texas “Bronco,” but the postal authorities said that name was taken. So the town founder, who doubled as the doctor, came up with “Bronte” in honor of his favorite novelist – Emily Bronte. His neighbors, however, had the last word choosing to pronounce it “brahnt.” 05/15/2024 05:00 PM

Your birthday looks different this year

Your birthday looks different this year

Hey. It’s been some time since we’ve talked, so I wanted to give you an update. 05/08/2024 05:00 PM

The ins and outs of AI

The ins and outs of AI

I’m sorry, but I just don’t understand all the hullabaloo over AI. It’s all over the news, what little I watch of it. 05/08/2024 05:00 PM

Common misconceptions about ‘rape kits’

Common misconceptions about ‘rape kits’

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. 05/01/2024 08:50 PM

“Hippo” couldn’t win for losing

“Hippo” couldn’t win for losing

THISWEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 05/01/2024 05:00 PM

Witch-hunting Texan makes curtain call

Witch-hunting Texan makes curtain call

Martin Dies, fire-breathing founder of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), came out of retirement on Apr. 26, 1952 to run for Texas’ new at-large congressional seat. 04/24/2024 09:10 PM

5 things you can do to prevent child abuse

5 things you can do to prevent child abuse

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. 04/24/2024 09:00 PM

Mutiny on the road to San Jacinto

Mutiny on the road to San Jacinto

THISWEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 04/17/2024 09:00 PM

It’s past time to do more for our kids

It’s past time to do more for our kids

When I was elected to the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees in 2018, I did so with the aim of helping to provide the optimal learning environment for Wimberley students. I knew there would be a series of “asks” that I would have to make as I joined the board. I’d have to ask myself for a time and energy commitment to serve. My fellow trustees and I would have to ask each other for a strong level of trust and dedication. I would have to ask our superintendent for an amount of accountability required to guide our district. 04/17/2024 08:50 PM

Killer tornadoes lay waste to Panhandle

Killer tornadoes lay waste to Panhandle

The only F5 tornado ever to touch down in the northernmost part of the Lone Star State tore through the Texas Panhandle on Apr. 04/10/2024 09:00 PM

Trying a new genre

Trying a new genre

Let me tell you about two of the books I’ve recently read and enjoyed. 04/10/2024 08:50 PM

Another failed attempt at investigative reporting

Another failed attempt at investigative reporting

If y’all’ve been wondering where I’ve been lately, well, I’ve been away on assignment. For months, we’ve been hearing daily reports about all the trouble down in Mexico and along the Texas border. So, being a dedicated journalist as I claim to be, I have spent the past few weeks down south to take a good look at what’s really happening, and I’m here to report my findings. 04/03/2024 09:00 PM

You are not too much, you are just enough

You are not too much, you are just enough

“Can I let you in on a little secret? 04/03/2024 09:00 PM

State immigration law again on hold

State immigration law again on hold

The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. 03/27/2024 08:00 PM

Furious Houston canes his accuser

Furious Houston canes his accuser

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 03/27/2024 08:00 PM

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