Sarah Winchester’s guilt

Ishare with you a story that has made its rounds through the years: Sarah was rich. She had inherited $20 million ($650 million in today’s money). Plus she had an additional income of $1,000 a day.

God’s grace

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) The songs we sing on Sunday morning and the lives we live don’t always line up, do they? For example, “Jesus is All the World to Me.

Texas ranked

Texas has work to do in education, infrastructure and quality of life We are accustomed to Texas topping virtually every ranking relating to the economy— most major corporate locations and expansions, top CEO perceptions, highest investment, and many others.

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale’s first bale of 1926 cotton was brought to town Monday afternoon by O.A. Hennigar, the cotton being grown on his Brushy farm a few miles from town.

Investing in our future workforce

One of the challenges we hear about regularly from local employers is the difficulty of finding dependable workers with the skills needed to step into today’s jobs.

Church humor and this and that

Ihave an old iPhone 12 which is about to bite the dust, so I have to upgrade to iPhone 17 soon. I’m trying to get all my passwords up to date so the setup will be easier.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In Loving Memory of Mr. Lee Alcorn Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call from labor to eternal rest Mr.

My shepherd

Ihave been hanging out with Jesus in the 23rd Psalm. Most of us know the first part of this Psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd.” I don’t know about you, but I need someone to lead me, to guide me, to care for me, to protect me, to provide for me and to give me perspective.

How long is a good life?

How long is a good life? How many years must one live before it can be said, “My life was satisfying?” A friend recently posed to me this question, “When compared to a million years, what is 10 years, or even 100?

Cyclosporiasis

Several companies growing or distributing lettuce said their products are safe from current cyclosporiasis outbreak If you’ve been avoiding lettuce due to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, a safe, summer salad may be possible with some brands. Here’s what to know.