Stop grumbling

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) Iremember discussing communion crackers with someone not too long ago. A pastor's life is very exciting. The church I was at had been using the soft crackers that taste a lot like Styrofoam that melts in your mouth.

For this is the whole duty of everyone

He had gone to visit a home where they had recently adopted a greyhound dog. It had been a racing dog; the race where a pack of greyhounds chase a mechanical rabbit around a track. When those dogs can’t race anymore, the owners simply put the dog up for adoption.

CHURCH NEWS

The annual meeting of the Salty Cemetery Association will be held on March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Salty Church Annex. “The meeting is open to all with loved ones buried at the cemetery, and all others interested in the cemetery are urged to attend,” said spokesperson Paula Gibson Johnson.

Chavez-Kuchera wins art title

Stepha ny Chave z Kuchera has been named Artist of the Year by popular national hunting and conservation magazine Her winning painting of a duck lifting out of the water graces the cover of the magazine’s January/February issue.

Trail Life Troop has new leader

Local Trail Life Troop TX-1516 changed leadership at Monday night’s meeting. Founding Troop Master, Patrick Whalen, has stepped down after almost six years of leadership. Troop Master Whalen is moving and therefore handing over his role to a new Troop Master.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale pastors have designated next Sunday as “Go to Church” day in this city, and plans are being devised to secure for that day the largest church attendance of recent years.

POSGCD launches water campaign

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) has become an official partner of the educational water awareness campaign Texas Runs on Water with the launch of the local Post Oak Savannah Runs on Water campaign, highlighting the many ways our community is built on water.

Splash Camp 2026 set for March

Splash Camp 2026 is making a big splash this spring, inviting 6th through 8th grade students to dive into a weekend packed with learning, leadership and fun. The camp will take place March 27-29 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood.

Viral salad, enchiladas, broccoli salad

There’s a viral Costco rotisserie chicken recipe going around in which make a chicken salad in the bag the chicken came in. Actually there are several different ones with all kinds of ingredients. This one looks good to me. The directions don’t say but I would use a room temperature chicken.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458.