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The second volume in the Undertold Texas Series from Texan Mike Vance shines light on 48 lesser known tales from all parts of the Lone Star State. It is Undertold Texas Volume 2, and it presents unvarnished stories about people and places that will fascinate all Texans, old and new. The 48 chapters span more than 400 years of history and run the gamut of subjects. Many of the smaller topics illuminate much bigger context of the times in which they take place. As with the first volume, there are also several surprisingly contemporary lessons to be gleaned from this often overlooked history. It all makes the perfect package for March which is Texas History Month.

Last time, we touched upon the frequently reported phenomenon known as terminal lucidity. As the name implies, terminal lucidity occurs in patients who have long since become catatonic due to disease or trauma affecting brain function. Many patients, it continues to be reported, experience brief moments of clarity of thought and communicate with incredible coherence to those around them, not long before dying. Deathbed visions are another end-of-life phenomenon in which patients have and act upon visions of people not physically present. Over and again, hospice caregivers report patients experiencing deathbed visions, which are confirmed by multiple studies from around the world, indicating that about 40 percent of families report a loved one as having had an end-of-life experience.

For some reason, the other week I thought of my maternal grandfather, after whom I was named. He had a farm up in the hills of Pennsylvania, and when I would visit, my cousins and I would get together and make fun of old grandpa.

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Wednesday, March 18 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Faith Academy of Bellville, 12177 TX-36 | Bellville Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome. Donors will receive a mag-safe Apple/Android power bank and an A1C screening.

Mark your calendars. The Living Last Supper will be presented on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at Bellville Methodist Church, 234 South Masonic Street.

Sealy City Council discussed updates to a potential historical designation for Liedertafel Hall and the creation of an ordinance for electric bicycles and scooters during its meeting, Tuesday, March 3.