Sin is not the answer

“And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.” (1 Chronicles 29:13) British writer and lay theologian C.S. Lewis said, “It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak.

Great is Thy faithfulness

Dr. Martin Pike once told about a Halloween evening when there was a knock at his door. When the door was opened, a little fellow about twenty- four inches tall was standing there. “I want some candy,” he said. The candy bowl for the occasion had been depleted by the Halloween crowd.

Christmas movies at the Kay Theater

The Kay Theater Foundation is bringing you Holiday Cheer with some great movies this season. Admission just $5, with $1 concessions, or feel free to bring your to-go order to enjoy dinner and a movie at their tables.

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas

Rockdale Downtown Association kicked off the Christmas season on Thursday night at Wolf Park with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The weather was perfect until about 6:45 when a light rain started and then it got worse, but the tree was lit and everyone had a good time.

Milano Christmas parade set for December 13th

The Milano Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 13. Line up will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Milano Elementary parking lot. A little bird told me Santa is sure to be there. FOOD DRIVE— Milano Student Council is having a food drive.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion monthly meetings 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 512-4293458.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: November 11—Abandoned vehicle, US 77, Burlington; suspicious vehicle, FM 1712; accident, US 79; medical call, US 77, Burlington; citizen contact, FM 979; traffic complaint, FM 485; information, Thorndale; disturbance,...

Rockdale PD responds to four traffic accidents during past seven days

Accidents • Ofc. Bielamowicz responded to near Cefco for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on November 12 at 6:23 p.m. • Ofc. Meadows responded to near Julio’s for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on November 13 at 12:53 p.m. • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 2108 Vogel for a carbon monoxide detector going off on Nov. 14 at 6:45 p.m. • Near the intersection of West US 79 and CR 311 for a train on fire on Nov. 17 at 6:13 p.m.