Lifestyle
The challenge of gratuitous evil
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Over this miniseries of recent articles, we have gleaned several notions from the biblical text in an attempt to ascertain what God has to say in answer to the question, “Why does God allow evil and suffering to exist in the world?” From that exposition, we have identified evil and suffering as punishment for sin, as a consequence of other people’s sin, as a consequence of fallen angelic free will, and for a greater good that could not otherwise be obtained. Sure enough, the Bible gives multiple examples of each of these reasons why God may allow evil to exist in the world.
Can you eat too many cookies at Christmas?
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Christmas was over, and the house began to quiet down in a good way. Don’t get me wrong, I love the noise when all the family is together. It is a good feeling to be with your family during this wonderful holiday season. I love the energy!
Leaving the land better
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The cotton stripper rattled to a stop at the edge of the field, dust hanging in the air as the engine idled. Kenneth McAlister climbed down from the cab, boots hitting the soil he’s spent a lifetime working to protect.
Red Cross volunteers provide lifeline for families strained by 2025 disasters
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In 2025, local volunteers became a lifeline for hundreds of neighbors reeling from disasters in The Texas Gulf Coast Region. In a powerful display of community, many local volunteers responded alongside partners to provide safe refuge, hot meals, emotional support and basic health services for families devastated by home fires.
LCRA awards almost $1.1 million in community grants
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AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $1,096,247 in grants to support community projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. LCRA Community Grants will help fund 41 projects, including major upgrades to the El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde, purchase of a new brush truck for the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department in Fayette County, purchase of a swift-water rescue boat for the Concan Volunteer Fire Department and upgrades to the new emergency operations center in Colorado County.
EEA members present denim-themed leader training
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In November, Extension Education Association (EEA) members Jessie Kokemor and Doris Glenewinkel conducted an educational leader training titled “Denim Dreams and Delightful Things.” The session was presented for local EEA members and was adapted from a program originally featured at the statewide Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Conference held in September. The ladies guided those in attendance through a deep exploration of denim, including its rich history, how the fabric and jeans are produced, and the evolution of denim’s role in fashion and culture.
