Appreciation shown for help, fundraiser

Dear editor, This is exactly why we do what we do for fundraising efforts year in and year out. The outpouring of love, kindness and generosity of the community, family and friends should not surprise us but it has, once again, during our time of need.

Grateful for assistance

Dear editor, Earlier this year, during the month of February, this region experienced an unusual period of freezing weather with ice and snow, lingering for over a week. If you are homeless in Milam County, you can navigate much of life, and perhaps remain “hidden” during most times.

Enjoy Jesus today

“And that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23) I like the story about the little kid digging through the pile of horse manure because “there must be a pony in there somewhere.

Is there a God? Sinclair Ferguson’s take

One of the greatest things in the life of our church at Crossroads Bible Church is to be partnered with Ligonier ministries and the great teaching fellows that are part of their team. We would like to share this article from Dr. Sinclair Ferguson which was written for Tabletalk magazine back on Aug.

Big Sky

In County Judge Steve Young’s column last week he talked about three different solar companies coming into Milam County. One in Milano, one in the Burlington area and the largest one at the former Alcoa property, Sandow Lakes Ranch.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for honest, insightful editorial Dear editor, Thank you for your honest and insightful editorial Guilty Verdict in the April 29 issue of The Reporter. A good resource for all of us is the book My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LCSW SEP.

Old wives tales are kind of strange but fun

My friend, Shari Seifert, taught me an old wives tale that I’ve adopted. The first person to say, “Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!” on the first day of the month will have good luck all month long. And if you are the first to say it on January 1 you’ll have good luck all year long.

Good new businesses coming to Milam

Milam County is on the move again and I have lots of good news to share. PANDEMIC—We are making steady progress to recover from the pandemic. We estimate that 38 percent of the county has immunity and about 30 percent are fully vaccinated.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO... The Reporter doubts the wisdom of the usual course pursued by towns in attempting to hide the fact of a prevailing epidemic of any kind.

Guilty verdict

After the Derek Chauvin murder trial some are saying that there is finally justice. But is it really justice? I think it is more accountability than justice.