It is the Christmas gift of God

I imagine it happened like this: Not many years after Jesus, his apostle, Peter, was speaking to a small gathering of Christians about Jesus’ promise to come again. Afterward, as people were leaving, Peter heard someone sadly comment, “Where is the promise of his coming?

Shop local

Small business is the backbone of our economy and deserves our patronage Rockdale, like many small towns, has an economy that is improving. Recent investments have seen downtown looking better and abuzz with activity. But like any place, businesses here face their own set of challenges.

Sheila, wine and all kinds of fun stuff

Ilove my friend Sheila Mireles because she always keeps the wine I like stocked at Brookshire’s. The other day she texted me and said, “Guess how many cases of your favorite wine we got in today?” I made a few guesses, but I was wrong every time, so she finally told me it was 20 cases.

County Historical Commission honored

This Monday, during the regular meeting of the Milam County Commissioners Court, we were honored to present the Milam County Historical Commission (MCHC) with the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… The residences of Ed Moses and H.O. Quebe and Hill’s Book Store were burglarized, the robbers evidently making their getaway in the car of L.T. Wilson which was stolen from in front of the Longmoor home.

For all these things and a whole lot more...

Thanksgiving Day brings hope that your day will be fulfilling as well as full-feeling. Every day should be a day of Thanksgiving. We give thanks to the Pilgrims who established this annual Day, giving all of us the gentle nudge we need to give thanks, and do we ever have so much to be thankful for!

Oversharing and un believable generosity

I’m writing this particular column because A.) I’m prone to overshare, and B.) I didn’t know any of this and I’m sure I’m not the only diabetic in Rockdale. When you’re diagnosed with diabetes you have to watch out for your eyes (and your feet) so you can’t just go to an optometrist anymore.

Our reasons to give thanks

Normally, I use this space to discuss the goings on of the county or other subjects that relate to what your county government is doing.

Do it with gratitude

Ihad a heart attack back in February. We eat healthy at our house (besides the occasional Sonic or Dairy Queen meal) and I run three miles every day so you would not think I would be a candidate for a heart explosion. The doctor tells me it’s bad genetics.

You shall not covet what is your neighbors

Amiddle-class woman from Virginia was visiting her sister’s home in Carmel, a modern, walled estate overlooking the Pacific. The sister’s family owned six new cars: She and her husband each owned two and each of the two children had been given one apiece.