Come out, be civil, be respectful, be active

In the last week or two there has been a lot of chatter on social media, via emails or texts, and on the phone. Many folks have been asking thoughtful questions and some have given their opinions; we thank them for that.

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO The Milam County School Depository last week, we are informed by County Superintendent Chadwick, received the sum of $31,252 from Austin to be credited to the available school funds of the common school districts of Milam County.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, As a Minister/Pastor of Street Ministries 25:40, there are a lot who view our ministry as not being one that does much to help our homeless get off the street.

Dear editor

Dear editor, I appreciate the Milam County Community Health Summit that Judge Whitmire convened on November 9, 2023, not so long ago.

CORRECTION

There was a bit of a mixup at last Monday night’s city council meeting that we want to correct here. Last week we reported that Rebecca Luckey was appointed to the Rockdale MDD board and was taking over Dr. Denise Moningo’s place.

Are you bearing fruit?

Iwas talking to a guy that I’ve known for a long time the other day. He is back in what we call “regular” church attendance after being AWOL for a while. He told me how he was enjoying his experience at his new church and how he was growing spiritually.

I will travel any road to find you

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” These words of Jesus in the 14th chapter of the Gospel of John have been identified as “the high point of Johannine theology.

St. Patrick’s Day

How to maintain your sobriety on a drinking holiday The process of achieving sobriety, whether overcoming drug or alcohol addiction or giving up alcohol to support a better life, has its challenges. Every person in this situation is faced with obstacles, big and small.

Ready for springtime fun in the sun

Iknow not everyone is happy about the time change, but I certainly am. I wish the powers that be would leave it at this time permanently. Both days of the weekend were such pretty days, but the evenings are still little cold for my liking. But better weather is coming.

Don’t let the eclipse catch you off guard

April 8 will bring us all an opportunity to view a total solar eclipse, the next eclipse occurred Aug. 23, 2044. This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for many people.