Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… A splendid gathering of members of the Carlisle Post No. 358 of the American Legion was held at the Legion rooms on Dec. 14. A number of matters on the agenda were gone into and passed on, and the financial statement for the year 1923 was read and adopted.

Walking by faith

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 I’m working from the home office today getting prepared for Sunday morning. What can you say about the Christmas story that has not already been said? It’s a challenge for sure.

Thank you, Lord, for saving the world

In 1968, in a space race against the Soviets, and truly unprepared for the voyage, NASA launched Apollo 8 to orbit the moon, and astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the first humans to leave the bonds of Earth. They would reach their destination on Christmas Eve. On Dec.

Gov. Abbott, no

Legislators rejected broad school choice bill and rightly so After four special sessions, it’s time for Gov. Greg Abbott to take no for an answer.

Shout outs are necessary after this week

Ican’t say enough good things about this year’s Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. I had a blast and took way more photos than I can use in this issue. I put them all on The Reporter’s Facebook page so everyone can see them, especially for people who weren’t able to be there in person.

Milam holiday happenings — and more

I think it’s safe to say that after last week’s Parade-APalooza, we are well into the exciting, fun, and hectic days of the Christmas Season. The parades this year were outstanding. There were more people, more venders, more entries, and… well…just more of everything; including holiday spirit.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… For the first time in her history Rockdale was to have a “Community Christmas Tree.” Through the activity of the Parent-Teacher Association this form of celebration would be held Christmas Eve, with all churches and other organizations of the city cooperating.

When you get better

Christmas is quickly fading into my rear-view mirror as I think about the New Year. Let me encourage you, New Year, new you? Probably not. Let’s be real, you are not going to change much in the next year.

Who are people to you?

Back in November, I had the pleasure to attend the Southern Baptist of Texas Annual Meeting. That is the state convention that our church is a part of. During that meeting, we heard some amazing preaching, but one preacher really stuck out to me. It was Dr. Greg Matte from Houston’s First.

Alzheimer’s gift guide

Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are more than six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease.