Elm Grove Echoes

I’d like to start this week’s column with a reminder about Saturday, June 13, when neighbors and friends will once again gather for the Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry and Fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. Just as Mrs. J.P.

The Richland Springs Report

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates. May God be with them as they spread their wings and head away from their home nests. We wish them all success and prosperity in their new life. Congratulations to the parents who pushed and prodded to get their graduate over the finish line.

Is God Dead?

Last time, we began to look at three broad categories of criticism raised against the Christian resurrection narrative: First, critics claim the Christian resurrection is a legend that began long ago and has been perpetuated and perfected over time.

The Symbolic Red Poppy

Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas).  This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Hechos 16:13-15 DHH El sábado salimos a las afueras de la ciudad, junto al río, donde pensamos que había un lugar de oración de los judíos. Nos sentamos y hablamos del evangelio a las mujeres que se habían reunido.

10 Days Later

Another great event took place 50 days after Jesus miraculously arose from the grave.At 40 days, He ascended into the clouds from the top of Mount of Olives in the presence of His disciples.

Cherokee Chatter

At this year’s Cherokee ISD annual robing ceremony, one meaningful moment stood out as a true full-circle story for the Cherokee Home community. Our senior Ruben, chose his creative writing teacher, Natasia Peterson, to robe him during the special ceremony honoring graduating seniors.

Elm Grove Echoes

As I continue stepping into the tradition of writing the Elm Grove Echoes column, I need to begin this week with a correction and an apology. In my previous column, I wrote about how I was honored to be writing the column that “Irene Cummings” so faithfully wrote each week.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Back At ItLast time I talked about my long-neglected walking habit— well it is neglected no more! It was not simple self-discipline and motivation though—I was thinking about it having written about it, then my husband asked me if I wanted to walk with him.

Down Memory Lane

80 Years Ago May 23, 1946Mrs. Marshall W. Trussell and niece, Miss Lucille Bondy, with Mrs. Jack B. Sullivan, have returned from Dallas where they spent the weekend and were in attendance at the operatic performance, Rigoletto. The ladies are members of the Chaminade Music Club here.Mrs. L. P.