Mary McCoy, 85, hung out with Elvis, performed in a prison alongside rodeo bulls and fought off unwanted attention from advertisers on her Texas radio show
Peggie Miller: Now more than ever, let the memories linger on .
Peggie Miller / performing arts columnist
Dec. 30, 2020
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In October, Crighton Theater manager Jim Bingham talked about the $1.1 million renovations to the historic downtown venue, which includes updates and expansion of the lobby, additional restrooms and rebuilding the Muse building. Bingham has been the historic theater’s manager since 1990.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Jeanne Brasher in the director’s seat at an early Players Theatre Company production. Brasher was very involved with the Players until her death in 2002. Show MoreShow Less
With images of “auld acquaintances” distracting my thoughts, I decided to just give into the reflections and revisit some memories of theatrical triumphs, and people whose courage made the feats appear far less difficult than they were.
Longtime Conroe newsman enjoyed living life on the edge
Sondra Hernandez, Staff writer
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Ed Watson and the news van Old Yeller on the scene of a house fire in Conroe. Watson was the news director for KNRO FM radio station in Conroe. He also worked for The Courier for several decades.Courier file photoShow MoreShow Less
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News man Ed Watson when Watson won a statewide award for his column Miracle City in 1974.Courier file photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Courier building when it was on West Davis Street in Conroe. It was located where the downtown Wells Fargo location is now.Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less