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The US financial landscape is seismically shifting, and it’s surging toward Texas.
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
Columns & Opinions
Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS
God alone is God, God alone is enough
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After the children of Israel entered the Promised Land, but before the days of David, Jerusalem was not yet the center of Israel. The holy place was Shiloh, and it was there that the Ark of the Covenant was kept.
The Ark was the religious icon of Israel.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
He told me to tell you that KEN ANSELL
Join the movement
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“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)
One of the first songs concerni ng God many of us learned was 'Jesus Loves Me.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Pop art by Ariana Vergara Prado, a freshman at Rockdale High School (drawn while an eighth-grader).
Some sage advice from young kids
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Right before school started I had a column with quotes from teachers. Here are some quotes from students.
• Never trust a dog to watch your food. —Patrick, age 10.
• When your dad is mad and asks you, “Do I look stupid?” Don’t answer him. — Michael, age 14.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
LOOKING BACK
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10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO…
Alcoa is making hay while the sun shines—literally. It’s a pretty well-known fact in these parts that Alcoa’s Rockdale Works is Aluminum Company of America’s largest domestic smelter.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
JUDGE’S COMMENTS BILL WHITMIRE Milam County Judge
AgriLife and 4-H in Milam County
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Commissioners Court is often filled with the routine work of county government, but on Monday morning the court paused to celebrate something special: the success of Milam County’s AgriLife Extension and 4-H program.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
JOLTS
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Despite the current challenges—from geopolitical tension to tariffs, the Texas labor market is holding relatively steady—even with a modest recent monthly decline in June— and even improving in many areas.
Texas added 232,500 jobs over the past 12 months, representing a 1.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Dear editor, Kudos to Rita and Val Gameiro of Moon Brew Coffee Co. and the Milam Arts Society for supporting local musicians. They are wonderful people with a great business! Ronnie Caywood gitpan.99@gmail.com
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
CASA’s big night in Milam County
CASA’s big night in Milam County
Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Milam County, or as they are more commonly known, CASA, has their “Taste of Milam” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Kiesling Ranch, located at 2732 County Road 430 in Thorndale.
Wed, 08/20/2025 - 10:33
Pop art by Brayden Chaires, a 2024-25 Art II eighth-grader at Rockdale Junior High.
It’s not easy getting old, but it’s funny
Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Igot quite a shock on Monday morning, and if you take blood thinners like I do you’ll appreciate this story.
When I went to bed Sunday night my forehead started sweating and I couldn’t imagine why.
Wed, 08/20/2025 - 10:33