Replacing property taxes in Texas

Property Taxes are the bane of every landowner in the state; you, me and every other person living in Texas. But the question comes down to, what do we use to replace property taxes? Because in the end, we are still going to have to pay for the public services we need to survive.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO… A nearby volunteer fireman’s quick thinking is credited with preventing major damage 10:523 a.m. Friday at the Billy Dees home, 214 Division.

Hispanic Heritage

We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month. Some history: The term Hispanic or Latino (or the more recent term Latinx) refers to a person’s culture or origin—regardless of race.

Is easy good?

I’m writing this on Tuesday afternoon about 4:37 p.m. and I just got through with a run. It’s been a long day with Jesus, and I thought an early run might shake the cobwebs out of my head. It didn’t. When I came in the Blonde asked me as she typically does, “How was your run?

A few funny bible stories

Their pastor had been invited to Sunday dinner. In an earlier time when the economy was hard and pockets were small (think 1927), it was customary to help pay a minister’s salary by either giving him a chicken now and then or inviting him to the house for a Sunday meal.

Jobs and career fields in need

Iget asked questions about the future of employment opportunities in the county. For so long, we have emphasized college in our K-12 education structure that many folks have forgotten about the basics. They concentrate on the cutting-edge occupations for their kids.

LOOKING BACK

40 YEARS AGO… A Rockdale man, making a qualifying flight in a glider, crashed at the Rockdale Country Club Sunday afternoon. Bryan Andrew Bird, 27, was trying to land on the practice fairway when his glider hit a power line, causing his plane to nosedive on to the golf course.

We could all use some peace and levity

Ithink after the past couple of weeks we could all use a little peace in our lives, and you can do that right here in Rockdale this Sunday at Wolf Park where Rockdale Earth Day will present their third annual Night of Peace Celebration at 7:30 p.m.

Naaman is holy ground

Tovia Katz has been gone some time now. But those in Rockdale who remember him remember a wonderful friend and a devoted Christian. One particular year, Tovia was able to go to his native Israel to visit family. Before he left, he called me and asked what I’d like for him to bring back to me.

Faithful and obedient

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:1) What’s the hardest thing you have ever done? Can you remember the hard days, the hard seasons? I can think of a lot of them.