Dramatic economic developments in the county

As we begin to come out of the pandemic, I am pleased to report that our economics are really improving. Things slowed during the worst of the pandemic, but our local economy is growing, businesses are expanding, our unemployment rate is low and there are lots of available jobs in the county.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO... The complete faculty for the 1921-22 session of the Rockdale Public Schools had been elected. The board felt that it had selected teachers that will give students of the schools one of the most enjoyable year’s work it ever has had.

Talk about Jesus

“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” (Matthew 21:22) The Blonde and I were high school sweethearts and we could not wait to be married, to be grown up—whatever that meant in 1982. Next to Jesus she is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Confessions of faith unified the Church

“Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past, control the future.” That is a quote from the prophetic and now infamous book, 1984, by George Orwell.

Churches are built on solid foundations

Do all for God’s glory is a simple but elusive command from Paul the Apostle’s writing. It is important to note that to realize even something menial is important to God and our Christian walk. As we look at Titus’ ministry, we see a parallel between Crete and our society today.

Two easy, cool summer salads

I’ve got a couple of summer salads for you this week. The first one uses couscous. A lot of folks think this is a grain, but it’s actually a very small pasta. Both of these salads are changeable to suit your and your family’s tastes.

Watermelons are sweet, juicy treat for summer heat

A juicy watermelon is a welcome addition to many on a hot Texas day. Made with more than 90% water and full of rich antioxidants, this product is a power fruit grown here in Texas. According to mentalfloss.

Sitting ducks

The Delta variant is here. There are no cases in Milam County yet but there are cases in Williamson County, right next door, so it’s only a matter of time. If you are fully vaccinated you are probably going to be OK, but if you aren’t vaccinated it’s coming for you. The numbers are shocking.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vaccine incentive is wrong to reader Dear editor, A couple of weeks ago I read I this paper that our judge and commissioners court had authorized the offer to pay parents and guardians $250 per child as an incentive to have their child vaccinated for COVID. I ask you, Mr.

Wimbledon tennis brings back memories

It’s kind of a cliché saying, “I’m turning into my mother or father,” but it’s definitely true in my case. I for sure have traits of both my parents, but the older I get the more I am turning into my dad.