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‘Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again’

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
One of my favor ite church camp songs is “Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again.” Therefore, riding on those lyrics, and approaching All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day, I share with you a few words about skeletons, about bones. Below St.

BIBLE VERSE

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. — Proverbs 22:6 (NRSV)

LOOKING BACK

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO… Lisa Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davidson, was crowned Miss Rockdale 1985 at the conclusion of Thursday night’s beauty pageant in the junior high commons. First runner-up was Janese Biehle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

THEY REALLY SAID THAT?

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
“It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.” —Marilyn Monroe

On the ballot

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
This election season, Texas voters will consider an assortment of proposed changes to the state Constitution, from bail practices to tax exemptions to water funding. Proposition 1 Establishes an endowment of $850 million for the Texas State Technical College System.

K9 deputy assists in narcotics arrest

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11
A Milam County K9 deputy and his partner assisted in a drug bust on Milam County roads on Friday, October 10. Milam County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alex Infantino responded just before 11 a.m. with his partner, K9 Deputy Lexus, at the request of Texas Department of Public Safety troopers.
FAIR ROYALTY— Aaliyah Aspilaire (seated center) was crowed the 2025 Miss Rockdale Fair Queen at the annual pageant held Saturday night at the RHS auditorium. First runner-up (L) is Grace Patton and second runner-up (R) is Kenley Harris. Standing is Miss Congeniality Hadley Brooks. Fourteen contestants competed for the title. Emcee was Miss Texas America Sadie Schiermeyer.

FAIR ROYALTY— Aaliyah Aspilaire (seated center) was crowed the 2025 Miss Rockdale Fair Queen at the annual pageant held Saturday night at the RHS auditorium. First runner-up (L) is Grace Patton and second runner-up (R) is Kenley Harris. Standing is Miss Congeniality Hadley Brooks. Fourteen contestants competed for the title. Emcee was Miss Texas America Sadie Schiermeyer.

FAIR ROYALTY

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11
FAIR ROYALTY

Walk the 2.2-mile Ranchería Grande trail on Saturday

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11
As part of El Camino Real Day, Saturday, citizens are invited to observe the unveiling of the dedication panels at “Walk the Ranchería Grande” trail followed by an optional hike to the village site. The free event starts at Cedar Hill Nature Preserve, 12374 FM 2095, Gause, at 10 am.