Time to go nuclear in Texas?

The summer months will once again put our power grid under enormous stress, with record demand expected as the 100-degree days approach. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is already predicting a 16% chance of a grid emergency in August. Texas produces as much energy as it consumes.

A little humor from Louisiana

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE When I lived in Houston I met a whole lot of people from Louisiana. A lot of them came over after Hurricane Katrina, but some just came for jobs because Houston is close to the border.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Proclamation: Whereas, cleanliness is next to Godliness, and the maintenance of good health is the duty of every citizen and government; And whereas, the continued rains have caused an excessive growth of vegetation, which with the filth and trash is a menace...

Eighty years ago, they were all heroes

Last Thursday was D-Day and I started to write about that for last week’s paper, but I decided to take the week to soak up all the remembrances and tributes before I sat down to write this.

Some jokes and some interesting facts

Richard Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American entertainer best known for his national radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971, especially as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show.

Juneteenth

Facts about the United States second independence day (Editors note: Rockdale’s Juneteenth celebration takes place on Saturday, June 15 but the actual day is June 19 and it’s been going on since 1865.) On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place.

Alzheimer’s

Ways you can help during June’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month This June during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages all Americans to take charge of their brain health.

The MARC Ride and many, many thanks

There’s an important fundraiser on Saturday. The Bad to the Bone Riders will hold the 23rd annual MARC Ride which raises money for the Milam Adult Resource Center (MARC). There are many ways you can help out both these wonderful organizations. Barbecue plates are going on sale for $15 at 11:30 a.m.

What’s happening in Milam County

Often times I use these column inches for some in-depth discussion on something. This week I thought I would just take some time and discuss a couple of items going on in Milam County.

Christian creativity

Yvon Chouinard is the founder of the outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia. He is a mountain climbing, surfing, f ly fishing 85-year-old who started his company by selling mountain climbing tools out of the back of his truck to fund his expeditions. Very organic.