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Share a meal and honor local heroes this Veterans Day at the sixth annual Elgin Emp
Read moreFor many centuries, the Beatitudes spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5:112 have been the Gospel reading appointed for All Saints’ Day. The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin beatus, which simply means “blessed.” Frequently the Beatitudes are described as “the definition of a saint.” If we follow that definition, then a true saint is one who is fully conformed to the way of life portrayed in the Beatitudes. But when you read the Beatitudes, it is impossible to see how any of us could be a saint based on the standards they set forth. They pronounce blessings upon only the poor in spirit, the meek, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, those who mourn, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those persecuted for Christ’s sake.
Read moreVeterans Day (United States) and Remembrance Day (Canada) are commemorated each year on November 11. Both holidays honor the individuals who served in the armed forces for their respective countries.
Read moreThe Elgin Parks and Recreation Center honored Texas Arbor Day with its fourth annual tree planting celebration, bringing more canopy to Elgin Memorial Park with some help from local farms and ranches.
Read moreElgin VFW Post 6115 and American Legion Post 295 organized another tour of the city ahead of Veterans Day. Proud Elginites gathered at Main Street and 11th Street, waving flags all the way to Brenham Street.
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This week’s Sip, Shop & Stroll, the city’s repeating farmers’ market and downtown business celebration, will feature an appearance from the Elgin Oral History Project.
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