Texas’ July 4th

On July 4, 1845, as Americans across the nation celebrated their hard-won independence, President Anson Jones of the Republic of Texas took a historic step that would forever intertwine Texas with the United States.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, This is a request to all of our proud family and friends. My daughter, Tatiana Olivares, is completing her Plebe summer at the Academy for the next six weeks. She is participating in intensive trainings. She would greatly appreciate the words of encouragement in a sealed envelope.

Two-day mission trip

I’m writing this next to the pool at the Hotel Paisano in Marfa. It’s early on Saturday morning and I’m reflecting on the first part of a two-day mission trip that is totally about sharing Jesus.

What do you want?

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) As Jesus passes through Jer icho he walks by a blind man named Bartimaeus on the side of the road (Mark 10:4652) and He asks the guy, “What do you want me to do for you?

The Sabbath: a day of holiness

Ayoung, music student recalls: “Miss Belknap was my music teacher, and in me she had a pupil with neither eye nor ear for music. I’ll not forget the day she tried to explain to me what a musical rest was.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rockdale native enters class of 2028 Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy Dear editor, Tatiana E.

It’s budget time in Milam County

JUDGE’S COMMENTS BILL WHITMIRE Milam County Judge This is the time of the year most elected offi cials will tell you they dread the most, yet it is their most important function – the budget. When I took office, I planned to work on the budget more during the year in a long-term manner.

Back-handed ‘compliments’ for music

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE As a member of a musical family - mostly drummers - but a couple of good singers - I love these back-handed comments for performances that might not have been so great. Reminds me of my band days in both high school and college. • Wow! That was some playing.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO Members of the Epworth League enjoyed a delightful picnic at Texas lake on the evening of June 17. The Leaguers met at the Landis home where they, with their lunches, left in cars for the lake.

Commissioners Court regulating growth

Afew weeks ago, I wrote about the growth that we are already seeing and the new growth that we see applying for permits on almost a daily basis right now. Some are small, maybe 10 or 15 tracts, but some are much larger in the 50 to 100 home site range.