Now is the time to find work in Milam County

Right now in Central Texas there are over 44,000 jobs to be filled. Probably the most ever. However, with unemployment benefits ending for most on June 26, there will be a lot of people back in the job market. If you are interested in find a job, this is the time to do so.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale’s five-day Chautauqua begins Saturday of this week and all will be in readiness for the first number Saturday afternoon.

4-H spotlight shines on area high school grads

During the month of May and June, we are highlighting Milam County 4-H graduates of 2021. We are so proud of these youth as they have worked very hard, for most of them, over 10 years in 4-H. They have competed in numerous competitions and have gained life skills they will use their entire life.

Summer tomato recipes: Cracker Salad and Garlic Fried

We’ve been eating some good tomatoes lately, and the ones we’re growing in the backyard will be ready soon. I’m ready for a tomato sandwich and more BLTs. I ran across this tomato salad recipe the other day and it looks good and has all the flavors of a tomato sandwich so I’m sure it’s good.

Building the Kingdom

It is hard not to read God’s Word and put it into an American, First-World problem kind of worldview. I hope that makes sense. What I mean is we read the Bible and try to fit the narrative into the context of our lives.

A fairytale, but one that is absolutely true

Have you noticed that almost all fairy tales follow a very similar plot? The protagonist falls into some hopeless situation or curse on account of evil trickery and deception. The stories would end there if not for the hero, the knight in shining armor.

God will bring back life to your dry bones

Rain, this spring, has been abundant and refreshing. It may seem a little strange to be looking at Ezekiel Chapter 37 and looking at a valley full of dry bones, but here we go. The previous chapter reveals God’s plan to restore Israel, both physically and spiritually.

Share the Good News

Our recently purchased house has a sun room. The Blonde loves it and spends a lot of time in that room which has great wicker furniture and plants, lots of plants, her new hobby. I was hanging out in this room last week and two little boys who are neighbors came walking down the street.

Listen to God, he’s been there all the time

I was reading last week in the Book of Exodus. I know The Old Testament is not thought of as exciting reading and sometimes we don’t relate the stories to our lives in 2021, but humor me for a few minutes and listen to a story about the most commanding figure of the ancient world.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day will be celebrated next Monday, May 31. In Rockdale the VFW and the American Legion will be putting up a flag display at Bridge Park to honor all the soldiers who’ve lost their lives fighting for our country. The History Channel provided some interesting information on this holiday.