Water

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) regularly engages in an extensive strategic effort resulting in the State Water Plan.

The 11th Commandment

Jim R., a Christian youth counselor, gave me permission to share his following testimony: We had a kid at camp who was just one of those kids: hyperactive, talking when you’re not supposed to, getting into mischief, saying inappropriate things at the inappropriate times.

Are you an A+ student?

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13) Itaught on the Parable of the Sower on Sunday (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) not too long ago.

Honoring all who gave their lives

This past weekend was Memorial Day weekend, and as the Nurse and I made the rounds to the various events across Milam County, I found myself both proud and disappointed at the same time.

Forecast

Although indicators are somewhat mixed, the US economy generally continues to demonstrate modest growth even when confronted with significant challenges. Labor market performance has remained relatively stable and capital investment continues (particularly in data centers and AI).

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO County Engineer Mitchell was here from ae3ron Tuesday looking into the matter of removal of poles of the Texas Power and Light Company’s high line from the new highway right-of-way west of town.

An injury and a very old dog

We are keeping Noelia’s very old dog, Che s t e r, f o r a while. He will lie in bed for two full days and then he wants to go for a walk on the third day. Saturday was the third day, so we went walking.

Grant changes

Rockdale MDD Board of Directors voted in May to rename its f lagship grant program to the Business Investment Incentive Grant (BIIG). “The MDD created the façade grant years ago and recently expanded it,” said RMDD Executive Director Jim Gibson.

We had a very newsy weekend

We h ad anot he r house full of people last weekend at our annual shrimp boil that we use to celebrate both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Everything was delicious and we ate too much as usual. Niece Kennedy was there with her fiancé, Derek Hsu.

Reform in Texas Appraisal Districts

This week, I’ll be meeting with a group of judges from House District 17 to discuss priorities for the next legislative cycle and the issues we believe need to be addressed.