Cecil & Pug
Back in the late 40s and up until the mid 50s Cecil, my Dad, always had dump trucks around. He had several and did hauling of all types. Times were lean back then so a dump truck also served as … Continue reading Cecil & Pug
Category: Amazing Things
LBJ was a unique piece of work
I had a fellow tell me about this barber we both know in Austin that got a call one time summoning him to cut LBJ’s hair. When it came time to settle up, he was told that he shouldn’t charge for his services, because cutting the Presidents hair was an honor. Well that was the one and only haircut that Lyndon got off of him. That story reminded me of the following happening: I went down to the LBJ Library and got them to run me a copy to cassettes of all of Lyndon’s phone calls while he was in … Continue reading LBJ was a unique piece of work
The Worlds Most Patient Man
I’m going to take y’all on an Odyssey like one you probably have never been on previously. This story is about me. I know it’s totally unexpected for me to be on here talking about myself, but this quest to … Continue reading The Worlds Most Patient Man
Attempting to find a photo of the Night Hawk Sign.
Try as I might, I can’t find a photo (a video would be nice) of the Night Hawk Restaurant Billboard on I-35 near South Congress. It had the neon hawk in motion. It could be seen when driving into Austin. … Continue reading Attempting to find a photo of the Night Hawk Sign.
Cattle Are Flying High
10 Brahman Bulls from The Santa Elena Ranch in Madisonville left Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport last October on their way to Vietnam. They have sent live Brahman cattle, frozen semen or frozen embryos to countries including Thailand, Pakistan, Venezuela, Paraguay, … Continue reading Cattle Are Flying High
LoVaca Gathering Company and Oscar Wyatt
Seems like in the mid 1970s, no name was mentioned more often on the Austin News than Oscar Wyatt and LoVaca Gathering. Below is an excerpt from a much longer article about Austin’s Energy woes.(The full link at the bottom) Natural Gas Shortages – Ironically, one of the most instrumental people to inspire Austin’s renowned energy-efficiency programs was a colorful and somewhat ruthless oil and gas magnate named Oscar Wyatt. Though he had a noble side to him – a rags-to-riches tycoon, who at various times in his life acted as a selfless patriot – during the 1970s, he became one of … Continue reading LoVaca Gathering Company and Oscar Wyatt
The Amazing Story of Henry Purl “Okra” Compton
Once Again its Veterans Day. A Time For Red Poppies And To Honor Those That Were Lost Serving, To Keep Us Free. An amusing story about a young boy that came to be known as Okra, how he went off to war without a gun and how Georgetown, Texas became the Red Poppy Capital of Texas. Georgetown’s 2021 Poppy Festival Click to access Son-of-WWI-Soldier-Tells-How-Red-Poppies-Came-to-Georgetown.pdf Continue reading The Amazing Story of Henry Purl “Okra” Compton
The Little Things That Happen In Our Lives……….
Every day events in our life happen that shape history. I sometimes play the “IF” game with myself. The most simple occurrence, the conversations we have, the chance encounters change the course of everything that will happen for the rest of our lives and will impact the lives of so many others. The most important chance encounter that changed my life happened by simply stopping at a beer joint one afternoon. The old 281 Club, that many of you remember, used to set on the side of highway between San Antonio and Marble Falls at Round Mountain . One day … Continue reading The Little Things That Happen In Our Lives……….
Pond Springs School In Jollyville
I attended a three room school in Jollyville for my first 7 years. First – Third in one room. Forth – Sixth in another. Seventh & Eighth in the other. By the time I got to the 7th grade there were only 2 grades per room with the 8th grade being eliminated (sent on to Round Rock) and the 7th grade was moved into the Principal’s office. It was a big Principal’s office, but it doubled as the mimeograph room, the ice cream store and storage too. (Picture included below) More on the ice cream store at a later date. … Continue reading Pond Springs School In Jollyville
This Is How “The Angora Chronicles” Got Started
The Angora Chronicles being well over 10 years old I thought for the ones that are newer to this group I’d explain how it all came about. I started writing stories about growing up and the people I have encountered in business and throughout my adult life, more than 25 years ago. These stories were just something that I could leave behind for my kids and grandkids. Occasionally I would email one to a friend, especially if they were involved or knew the participants. A little over 10 years ago I started a FaceBook Group that is called – “and then … Continue reading This Is How “The Angora Chronicles” Got Started
Angora Chronicles 