Bill to create ‘Ike Dike’ on governor’s desk

The Texas Legislature passed a bill last week that would help pay for construction of the “Ike Dike” that would protect portions of the upper Texas coast—especially the Houston-Galveston area— from a major hurricane. While it still awaits the signature of Gov.

4-H spotlight shines on area high school grads

During May and June, we are highlighting Milam County 4-H seniors graduating in 2021. We are proud of these youth as they have worked very hard in 4-H, most of them for over 10 years. They have competed in numerous competitions and have gained life skills they will use their entire life.

Yard of the month

Rockdale Earth Day awarded the June Yard of the Month to Donna Cox at 1040 Cameron Avenue No. 16. She will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. Nominations for Yard of the Month are due on the 23rd of each month and can be sent to rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com.

Is Jesus your priority

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.1 Peter 4:8 The Apostle Paul’s entry point into Christianity was not a casual walk down the aisle of a nice, air-conditioned church sanctuary where a well dressed pastor was waiting for him to pray a prayer.

Love unconditionally and forgive others

Matthew chapters 5-7 contain the Sermon on the Mount. The words Jesus spoke were done so very early in his ministry. The end of his ministry was marked by his preaching on Mount Olivet before his Ascension. A Pastor could preach every sermon his whole life and not get out of these verses.

Don’t be afraid to give offense if needed

In his book, Christianity and Liberalism, published in 1923, J. Gresham Machen says that “few desires on the part of religious teachers have been more harmfully exaggerated than the desire to avoid giving offense.

Alcoa Retirees meet June 10, Thorndale

Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 10, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall, formerly known as the VFW Hall. “Doors open at 5 p.m. and a long, boring meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m.,” according to Doug Williams, president.

Liberty picnic meeting set for July 4 at 11 a.m.

The annual Liberty Picnic and Liberty Community Cemetery Association will be held July 4. COVID-19 prevented them from holding the picnic and meeting last year.

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) will celebrate their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. “As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts has chosen to perform service in Milam County.

RHS Classes of 1970, 1971 to hold reunion

A joint reunion is being planned for RHS Classes 1970 and 1971 at The Historic Kay Theatre on Saturday, June 12. If you have not received your invitation and/or need more information, please contact a member of your class. Class of 1970—Glenda Ging Wiley, glendawiley003@ gmail.