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The Trail of lost Gold
By contributing writer Jerry Williams
What are people seeking when they chase gold? Realtor Jerry Williams thinks that many people will become more interested in the stories they’ve heard concerning precious metals when they look deeper into this material. If his guess is correct, there may be another gold rush coming. So if you are beginning to feel anxious, pay close attention and get ready to participate
When Williams was reading some Texas State Historical Association reports, he found that the Francisco de Coronado expedition traversed through northern and western parts of Texas. Francisco de Coronado was commissioned by Viceroy Mendoza of Mexico City who heard tales that were passed down from the Aztecs. These were tales of gold that Mendoza may have thought were connected to “The Seven Cities of Gold.” This legend was based on fact and soldiers of fortune were motivated by their country’s history which told of these gold religious relics.
Spanish lore has it that when the Moors invaded Spain in the eighth century, seven bishops fled to far-away lands to protect gold religious relics. The bishops supposedly founded the cities of Cibola and Quivira, and one would guess there should be five more cities nearby.
The Muslim movement westward started a chain reaction, a diaspora (scattering of people, language or culture). As the Muslims surged into Northwest Africa, minority peoples fled, mostly in a panic, looking for personal safety and/or a place to hide their treasures. (Williams has found this type of historical event often happens.) The Moors came from north Africa and most were once forced to convert to the Muslim religion. They were a mixture of Arab and Berbers (the latter from the mountains of Morocco ). The name “Moors” comes from the name Mauretania, which at the time referred to the part of north Africa roughly now represented by Algeria and Morocco. Some minorities moving ahead of this group also brought gold treasures as they fled from the Romans a few centuries earlier. To read more pick up the September 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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