In 1836 Texans won independence from Mexico and the Republic of Texas was born. Texas of course was already settled by many families who had gone west to seek fame, fortune and a new life. One of ...

CREAL SPRINGS — Fairview Baptist Church is a white, neat little church that sits atop a slight hill, a large black bell on a brick platform outside its front steps. The church, surrounded by a century ...

History: According to an e-mail interview with Mullinax, the history of Fairview Baptist church had humble beginnings. "Before the church was organized, a few Baptist believers met and worshipped in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rev. Dr. John A. Reed Jr., who served as pastor of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church for more than 60 years, has died. See ...

Fairview Baptist Church, 4300 S. Joplin Ave., will celebrate its 100th birthday Friday through Sunday, March 25. Former pastors will serve as guest speakers during the anniversary celebration. The ...

Fairview Baptist Church will host “Restore America,” a three-day event starting Friday at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. Featured speakers include Richard Land, former president of ...

The brass band sound that has defined and shaped New Orleans’ music – from jazz to hip hop — almost died out in the 1970s. Traditional military-style brass bands were common in New Orleans in the 19th ...