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Ransom Dock Pillow, son of William Barton and Sarah Whitaker Pillow, was born in Titus County, Texas on May 1, 1842. His father died in 1852, and his mother finally settled the family in Montgomery Co. Texas on the farm of her brother Alexander Whitaker. Ransom and his brother Thomas joined the Confederacy soon after the war started, and brother Andrew followed. Ransom joined the Montgomery County Rifle Boys and at the age of 19, became a soldier in the 26th Cavalry of the Confederate States of America.

Craig Duke got this winning shot as he was sitting in his deer stand at Kildare when this squirrel popped up to say hello.

This week the Lions Club welcomed Stephanie Fahrney,Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator with TXDOT.Also pictured are Clay Collins,Amanda Jackson and Stuart Smith.