Rethink opposition

As the COVID-19 Delta variant makes its way across the seas and deep into the United States, we join health officials and scientists to ask those who are unvaccinated to reconsider their decision.

Bridge club rules for other family members

In last week’s column I announced that the Fall Music Festival was going to make a comeback this year at Wolf Park. After press time some events beyond our control happened and it will NOT be at Wolf Park, for this year only. I will provide more information as it becomes available.

County passes historic small business grants

On Monday, July 26, the Milam County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to create a historic program to assist small businesses located in Milam County. The Milam County Small Business Grant program will be funded with up to $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.

God is waiting on you

I just got a call from a friend, someone that I’ve had the opportunity to invest in, someone that I love a lot. My friend struggles (in case you didn’t know it we all struggle) with sin and it creates pain and hurt and eventually it leads to feeling hopeless and forever broken.

All are welcome at God’s gracious table

At the close of every Billy Graham Crusade you would hear the invitation to faith sung in the words of Charlotte Elliot: “Just as I am . . . I come!” In fact, Rev. Graham chose the title of her hymn for his own autobiography. It is a hymn for the imperfect of the world.

The importance of fathers, earthly and heavenly

A lot of research has been done in the past 15 years on Fatherhood and its importance in the development of children. As the traditional family is increasingly called into question by a progressive culture that seeks to redefine and reinvent, this is a defense of the father.

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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person.

At 90 years ‘Mr. G’ has worn many hats

Neighbor Grover sez if you answer your phone with, “Hello, you’re on the air,” telemarketers will quickly hang up. “Mr. G”—one William C. “Bill” Grusendorf—has worn a lot of hats in his 90 years. Yes, that “Mr.

Fall Music Festival is returning Oct. 2

Mark your calendars because October 2 The Fall Music Festival makes its return to Wolf Park after a year off due to COVID. Look for an announcement of this year’s bands soon because our town’s Cassie Caffey is in top secret contract negotiations as we speak. Will your favorites make the list?

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO... Hon. Cullen H. Thomas of Dallas, will deliver a patriotic address as the guest of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watson surprised their little son Billie on his 10th birthday July 20 by giving him a surprise party.