Churches are built on solid foundations

Do all for God’s glory is a simple but elusive command from Paul the Apostle’s writing. It is important to note that to realize even something menial is important to God and our Christian walk. As we look at Titus’ ministry, we see a parallel between Crete and our society today.

Two easy, cool summer salads

I’ve got a couple of summer salads for you this week. The first one uses couscous. A lot of folks think this is a grain, but it’s actually a very small pasta. Both of these salads are changeable to suit your and your family’s tastes.

Watermelons are sweet, juicy treat for summer heat

A juicy watermelon is a welcome addition to many on a hot Texas day. Made with more than 90% water and full of rich antioxidants, this product is a power fruit grown here in Texas. According to mentalfloss.

Sitting ducks

The Delta variant is here. There are no cases in Milam County yet but there are cases in Williamson County, right next door, so it’s only a matter of time. If you are fully vaccinated you are probably going to be OK, but if you aren’t vaccinated it’s coming for you. The numbers are shocking.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vaccine incentive is wrong to reader Dear editor, A couple of weeks ago I read I this paper that our judge and commissioners court had authorized the offer to pay parents and guardians $250 per child as an incentive to have their child vaccinated for COVID. I ask you, Mr.

Wimbledon tennis brings back memories

It’s kind of a cliché saying, “I’m turning into my mother or father,” but it’s definitely true in my case. I for sure have traits of both my parents, but the older I get the more I am turning into my dad.

County to receive $45 million in grants

Last week Milam County received more great news regarding our quest for grant funding. The Texas General Land Office advised us that the county will receive $5.8 million in infrastructure funding. The funding is generally referred to as “mitigation” and the uses include transportation.

Why vaccinate?

We have appreciated I am writing this note to share my thoughts about the importance of COVID vaccinations.

Some interesting things about astrology

What is your opinion of astrology? I’m not sure where I stand, but I do check my horoscope every once in a while. Also, all traits that astrology assigns to Virgos, which is my sign, are absolutely true in my case. Both the good and the bad.

A $1 bill and a $20 bill strike up a conversation

A little church humor from Publisher emeritus J.W. (Bill) Cooke from 2011. A well-worn 1$ bill and a similarly distressed $20 bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation.