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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. ever y second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

HOLY WEEK LUNCHEONS— The Rockdale Ministerial Alliance organized community luncheons during Holy Week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Easter. Peace Lutheran Church hosted the luncheons and reported great participation from area churches, including Rising Star Baptist, St. Thomas Episcopal, First Christian, St. John’s United Methodist, First Presbyterian and St Joseph Catholic by provision of food, music and sermon messages. Between 45 and 50 people from the area attended each day.

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HOLY WEEK LUNCHEONS

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

FUNDRAISER

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

4-H shines in Leon County

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4-H shines in Leon County

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Milam County 4-H members wrapped up a successful day of competition at the Leon County Judging Contests held on Friday, April 10, bringing home top team honors and impressive individual awards across multiple divisions.

100 years ago this

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100 years ago this month

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

The month of April has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in April 1926. • The United States House of Representatives votes to impeach District Court Judge George W. English on April 1.

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Showcasing eighth graders’ Art II water colors

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Junior High Art Teacher Lani Young is very good about sending us art to use in the paper. A long time ago Reporter Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke decided to start using student art instead of political cartoons on the editorial page and we’ve done so ever since.

Don’t worry

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Don’t worry

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

In Matthew 6:25 Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about your life.” For some reason Bobby McFerrin’s, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” keeps bouncing around in my head. Maybe because God wants His church to be full of hope and joy and to be found trusting Him in every circumstance.

Speak words that bring life

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Speak words that bring life

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

The fifth chapter of the book of Acts describes how followers of Jesus were adding many believers because of the signs and wonders being performed and by healing multitudes of people.

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Milano Project Graduation 2026 will hold a drive through to-go only chicken lunch and bake sale at the KC Hall on Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-sold tickets must be picked up by 1 p.m. For more information contact Marie at 254-7180133.