Gumball Rally in Front of R.L. Ward Building

Look Who's Talking about Texas History

Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation

Life in Howard County Texas 1850 - 1950

A postcard dated July 31, 1908 provided this photo of several cars gathered in front of the Big Springs Drug Store in the R.L. Ward Building in Big Spring Texas for a "Gum Ball Rally.

. . photo courtesy Dan Whatley

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County

Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon)

Texas History by Category and Event

Books about Howard County People and Places

Howard County Unclaimed Estates

These Deceased Residents of Howard County, Big Spring and Coahoma Texas Left a total $395,716 in Unclaimed Money for their heirs. Know the Heirs? . . . See the list

What's your Favorite Book about a Texas County, Town, Person or Place? Here's our best reads list County by County

True Stories of Amazing People and Places in Texcas

Loneliest, Least Populated Counties in Texas

Books about Texas People County by County