Herd immunity

We keep hearing a lot of information about herd immunity, but what does it mean? The following information draws heavily from the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) and gives us information that we can all understand.

Modern dancing is so very old fashioned

I love everything about oxymorons. I think they are so funny and I even love saying the word. The one we’ve all been saying since last year is social distancing. Whoever came up with that either needs a pat on the back or to be shot. I’m not sure which. Here are a few others. Liquid gas.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO... Trade Day was held every second Monday in Rockdale, where provisions were made for the sale, exchange or barter of any article farmers had to dispose of. Rockdale Public School term was to closed May 27, with commencement exercises following May 27 and 31.

Appreciation shown for help, fundraiser

Dear editor, This is exactly why we do what we do for fundraising efforts year in and year out. The outpouring of love, kindness and generosity of the community, family and friends should not surprise us but it has, once again, during our time of need.

Grateful for assistance

Dear editor, Earlier this year, during the month of February, this region experienced an unusual period of freezing weather with ice and snow, lingering for over a week. If you are homeless in Milam County, you can navigate much of life, and perhaps remain “hidden” during most times.

Enjoy Jesus today

“And that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23) I like the story about the little kid digging through the pile of horse manure because “there must be a pony in there somewhere.

Is there a God? Sinclair Ferguson’s take

One of the greatest things in the life of our church at Crossroads Bible Church is to be partnered with Ligonier ministries and the great teaching fellows that are part of their team. We would like to share this article from Dr. Sinclair Ferguson which was written for Tabletalk magazine back on Aug.

Big Sky

In County Judge Steve Young’s column last week he talked about three different solar companies coming into Milam County. One in Milano, one in the Burlington area and the largest one at the former Alcoa property, Sandow Lakes Ranch.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for honest, insightful editorial Dear editor, Thank you for your honest and insightful editorial Guilty Verdict in the April 29 issue of The Reporter. A good resource for all of us is the book My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LCSW SEP.

Old wives tales are kind of strange but fun

My friend, Shari Seifert, taught me an old wives tale that I’ve adopted. The first person to say, “Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!” on the first day of the month will have good luck all month long. And if you are the first to say it on January 1 you’ll have good luck all year long.