In the late afternoon hours of August 25, 2017, a Category 4 storm named “Harvey” began rolling into the Houston metro area. It would eventually dump more than 50 inches of rain and strike the Texas coast with winds up to 130mph. The storm brought unprecedented amounts of rain to an area stretching from the coastal town of Rockport to as far northeast as Lufkin before dissipating.   Read More

This year, I had the opportunity to be in Austin and witness first hand Governor Greg Abbott’s State of the State Address. In listening to his priorities for this legislative session and his vision for our great state, there were a number of commitments that stood out to all of us proud Texans. One particular statement I heard loud and clear was, “the only good tax is a dead tax”, which is why I was so surprised to learn legislation was filed that would tax a most vulnerable group of elderly res...  Read More

She lives quietly now at Creekside Retirement Community, but Geneva Vier has seen the world-lots of it. To hear her tell it, travel-truly enjoyable, carefree travel-begins after age 55.“I started traveling when I retired, and traveled until my husband was no longer able to do it. We always traveled with the same guide service that catered to seniors.   Read More

As the World War II veteran population shrinks, two Creekside residents remain among the “last standing”HUNTSVILLE, Texas – More than 16 million Americans served during World War II, and now the number remaining stands at less than one million. Two local veterans are among those “last men standing.” Verner Lathrop, right, will turn 101 on July 18, and Barney Driscoll will mark his 92nd birthday on October 22 this year.The two men now live peaceful lives at Creekside Retirement Community, but 72 ...  Read More