Come out, be civil, be respectful, be active

Acouple of years ago, I w rote about the importance of people being involved in their local government, and I ended that article with a pretty simple request: Come out, be civil, be respectful and be active. Two years later, I think those words may be even more important.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Superintendent J.C. Wilkerson, of Rockdale Public Schools, has supplied The Reporter with the following useful information in regard to the schools of Rockdale: The fall term of the Rockdale High School will open Monday, Sept. 13.

The greatest commandment

Iremember a story my father shared about the archangels in Heaven, whose duty was to fill the offices where particular types of prayer ascended. The office where prayers of petition came in took several archangels because those prayers outnumbered all others.

Power of praise

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119:114) Icontinue to be amazed and therefore praise God for the great things I am seeing Him do in my life and the life of His church. There is power in praise. Praising God is part of our worship.

Milam County under burn ban

As many of you know, Milam County has been under a burn ban since August 12. A burn ban is never put in place lightly.

Manufacturing

One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff.

How you can help the VFW

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Rockdale VFW Post 6525 put on a great evening at the Patterson Center on Saturday night and it was a big success, but you can still help our local veterans by calling the VFW at 512-446-2708 or Quartermaster Shannon Miller at 316-207-1856 to make a contribution.

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.