BIBLE VERSE

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor. —1 Timothy 5:17

CHURCH NEWS

Craft Fair at First Assembly of God First Assembly of God is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall with a chili meal for $5. Booth space is available for $25. Contact Gordene Townson 832-801-6984 or Laura Love 512-429-2821 for vender booth information.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Dana Arledge to Jean O’Conner – 6.92 acres, Rebecca Moore Survey (4,218). Dwayne Keith Beard to Codi Okabayashi – 2.98 acres, John Harmon Survey (4,187). Larry Beran to Minnie Vasquez – Lot 1, J.C. Elliot Addition (4,197). Bruce Grandchamp to Lawrence Patrick Gonzales Jr.

Thanksgiving fun facts to impress your family

On the fourth Thursday in November, families across the U.S. gather to feast on turkey, watch football and gear up for Christmas by looking for Santa during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but did you ever wonder why these Thanksgiving traditions started?

HONOR ROLLS

Rockdale High School Second Six Weeks All-A Freshmen—Ilynn Alonso, Julie Bartsch, Yolianna Castillo, William Davenport, Bridgett Grady, Holly Hernandez, Josephine Jackson, Makaila Jackson, Kevin Liu, Ryan Luckey, Jadira Luna Hernandez, Jimena Luna Herrera, Ashton Mcentarffer.

Thanksgiving luncheon set for Saturday

QUICK LOOK Rockdale’s annual free Thanksgiving luncheon is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Last year more than 1,000 plates were distributed. Meals are available to eat in or to go and there’s free delivery to the elderly, ill or shut ins.

Paper due out early before Thanksgiving

Next week’s Reporter will be published on Tuesday, instead of the normal Wednesday, due to the Thanksgiving holiday in order for advertisers to get their Thanksgiving specials to readers before the big turkey day. Deadline for advertising and news copy will be 12-noon Friday.

Reporter Santa letter deadline set Dec. 6th

Deadline to turn in the traditional hand-written Santa letters to The Reporter is Friday, Dec. 6. Letters need to contain both the first and last names of the child. They can be dropped off at the office, 221 E. Cameron.

Junkyard sale: $76,000

First they had to overcome what their eyes were seeing.

It’s fall, y’all

Actually it’s been fall for two months but, as usual, leaves in the Rockdale area wait until late November-early December to blaze in their full glory. Those that are left, that is. Winds of up to 50 miles per hour claimed lots of leaves a couple of weeks ago. But not all.