**This is the first of a 2-part series from a Sermon I gave at San Gabriel Evangelic Church on May 3, 2026** On Easter Sunday, I spoke to the Thorndale Ministerial Alliance, in which I discussed two of the most beautiful phrases in history. The first, was Jesus’ final words on the Cross before He died, Tetelestai. Three days later, perhaps even more beautiful, the angels proclaimed “He is Risen.”
Rockdale Independent School District has approved three new hires who will serve in leadership roles at Rockdale Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year.
High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.
Thorndale High School has announced its Top 10% for the Class of 2026. Kyla Daniell has been named the Valedictorian and Allyson Gerren has been recognized as the Salutatorian. Juan Acosta rounds out the Top 10% in the third spot.