The Age: Retired Winnie farmer reflects on lifetime of rice farming
By Marie Hughes, Chambers County Museum at Wallisville
The Devilliers of Winnie, Texas, descend from a very prestigious pedigree described as “an Elite Military Family...
The Age: Montie Humphrey, a cowboy who left a lasting legacy in Chambers County
By Marie Hughes, director Chambers County Museum in Wallisville
Montie Humphrey, the son of Wash and Melinda Humphrey, was born into slavery on May 14,...
The Age: Remembering the pioneers of the rice industry in SE Texas
By Marie Hughes, Chambers County Museum at Wallisville
After the building of the canal systems in Chambers County, rice production grew by leaps and bounds....
The Age: From stick horses to helicopters, Buck Hamilton’s ranching life
By Marie Hughes, director of the Chambers County Museum at Wallisville
George Buchanan “Buck” Hamilton III grew up living every young boy’s dream. When others...
The Age: Winnie farmer battles against flooding, government negligence
By Marie Hughes, Chambers County Museum at Wallisville
Talk to Richie Coulon Devillier, of Winnie, Texas, for any length of time and you will quickly...