Film classics help rev up the holiday spirit
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00am
Families often have their own unique traditions when it comes to the holidays.
Lifestyle
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: based on Christmas card short story
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00am
It’s a Wonderful Life was based on a Christmas card short story by Philip Van Doren Stern, which was originally sent out to around 200 of Stern’s friends and family in December of 1943.
Senior Center, MARC Center Christmas lunches
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00am
Senior Center, MARC Center Christmas lunches
Trail Life troop meeting
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00am
Trail Life Troop TX-1516 will meet at Meadowbrook Baptist Church the 2nd and 4th Monday every month. Trail Life is a Bible centered program for boys and their dads. It teaches them Biblical Manhood and deepens the relationship between father and son. Trail Life goes on regular camp outs and other great events, as well as teaching other outdoor skills. The age groups are 5 years old to 17 years old. Adults are equipped to lead a program in a structured outdoor environment where boys are engaged in real-world challenge and experience camping, hiking, and fishing; they develop skills in riflery, archery and canoeing; and learn character and leadership in a practical hands-on manner that is naturally engaging. Please visit www.TrailLife-USA.com for more information. You can also call Meadowbrook Baptist Church at 512-446-3367.
Oney Toy Run provides a Merry Christmas
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00am
The Buddy Oney Toy Run and The Bad To The Bone Riders presented checks all over Milam County this week so our less fortunate kids would be able to have a Merry Christmas. The group presented Jean Weed and the CPS Board with check for $1,575 in the top right photo. In the bottom right photo Bad To The Bone’s Elbert Page, Charles and Ray Starr presented Jocelyn Lewis and Rockdale Christmas Roundup with a little over $5,600 in toys. In the top left photo, Sheriff Mike Clore representing Milam County Brown Santa and his staff were presented with a check for $695 plus 13 bicycles. In the bottom left photo, Larry Drabek with Thorndale Cares was presented with a check for with $1,575 by Cynthia Parker Ferrell.