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Switching from the subject of recycling aluminum cans used for drinks, addressed the last couple of weeks, to plastic bottles used for drinks, how would you like to drive on a highway surface made from those plastic bottles? You might if you lived in California.

My journey last week examined the ordinance of baptism; this week we will concentrate on “The Lord’s Supper” also called “Communion” with examples of ‘brokenness.’” The text: Luke 22:19-20 (NIV)— “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’”

Q. Earlier you wrote that Post Road was part of the original mail route between San Antonio and Austin. Do your files have anything on the stagecoach robbery on Post Road?

First, let me start off with a poem:

The Calaboose African American History Museum invites the public to its 5th Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Tribute on Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 - 10 p,m. CDT. Normally held in the Eddie Durham Park, on MLK Drive, the jazz tribute will take place online. Local fans who enjoy Eddie Durham’s music will be able to invite their friends from (almost) anywhere in the world to share this event.

There are 10 birds that every Texan should be familiar with, birds so common that they are found in most backyards around the state.