A new hotel in Shanghai, the J Hotel, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens, has its lobby on the 101st floor of a skyscraper that is 2,073 feet in height. But it is not the “highest” hotel. That title belong to the shorter Gevora Hotel in Dubai that is 1,169 feet high, but the entire building is a hotel while the J Hotel isn’t the entire building.
It’s not unusual these days to see reports of library books being returned years and even decades late, but a church library in Sheffield, England boasts the return of a book that has been overdue for 300 years.
In Texas, as everywhere, our youth are our future. Oh, how we strive to develop and encourage hard work and dedication of our youth. The youth today will determine the leaders and citizens of the future, not only for Texas, but for the nation and the world. The 4-H program works to achieve that goal.
Former commander of 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, ret. Col. Mike Kershaw is slated to speak at the Milam County Memorial Ruck & Ride on Aug. 14 at the Cameron Fire Station at 11 a.m. to honor Gold Star families and reflect on the service of fallen heroes.
Rockdale Earth Day awarded Kim Nelson Simank at 717 Brazos Street the Yard of the Month for June. She will get a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. To nominate a yard, email rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com. Nominations must be received by the 24th of each month. Reporter/Kyle Cooke
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