Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving, and looking forward to the Christmas season. Before we begin, on the topic of Thanksgiving, let me ask you a question; why does the Lord’s Prayer not include a provision for “giving thanks”? Ponder that for a moment, and we’ll discuss at the end.
The Thorndale Volunteer Firemans Recreational Hall was a buzz of activity a week ago Saturday as volunteers came together to prepare the Community Thanksgiving Meal. Word was that there were more than 325 meals prepared and volunteers said that was more than the year before.
I am thankful for the rain and cooler temperatures. I am thankful for my old dog that recently died. She was a good girl. I am thankful for Aggie Football! I am thankful for friendships that lift me above the chaos when life gets crazy. I am thankful for a good book to read and dark chocolate to nibble on. And of course I am thankful for my children and grandchildren, and a husband who always looks for this column in the paper. Happy Thanksgiving.
The Thorndale High School Ag Mechanics program had an impressive showing at the THSWS Tiger Tough Regional Welding Event on Monday, with 13 students earning their Level 1 welding certifications. The competition was hosted by Perry & Perry in Rockdale and drew more than 80 qualifying welds from across the region.
Area districts are getting trimmed up, as we enter the next round of Texas High School Football playoffs. Last weekend, in District 11-3A DI, Region III, only one team advanced to the Area round, and that was the Franklin Lions (9-2), who beat the Hallettsville Brahmas, 51-27. Exiting the playoffs from the district are Troy Trojans. Troy fell to the Columbus Cardinals 48-0. The Trojans end their season with a record of (5-6) and bi-district finalist.