At 4:45 p.m. on April 29, 1976, people gathered along the banks of the Brazos River at an old, marvelous suspension bridge to watch the President of the United States, Gerald Ford, use a ceremonial shovel to break the ground on what would be Indian Springs Park. Afterwards, he gave a […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
18 posts
From the East Brethren, I hope that all of you have had a pleasant holiday period and a chance to rest refresh yourselves. At the time of this writing, another year has ended, and a new one has begun. Last year was a busy one even to the end of […]
From the East Brethren, November has arrived and we are staying busy with our lodge activities. We just raised a brother to the sublime degree of a master mason. By the time you read this, we will also have passed a brother to the degree of fellowcraft. Added to that, […]
The Waco City Channel produced a brief video about Waco 92’s charter member, Shapley Ross. Shapley Ross was truly a legend throughout the state of Texas. Watch the video below and click here for more information about Bro. Ross.
In 2014, Jerry Martin was serving as the Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas and on his request, a video series was produced that explains masonry and what is required to become a part of this tremendous fraternity. In it, Past Grand Master Elmer Murphy explains exactly […]
If you google 9/11 and freemasonry, the never-ending list of absolutely absurd conspiracy theorists flood your browser. Ask any freemason at any level of our organization and they will tell you plainly, the conspiracy theories that surround the fraternity are ridiculous. Freemasons are not ultra-powerful, diabolical deviants seeking world domination […]
Ezekiel Bates Lodge #1870 in Massachusetts recently considered the question: Why would someone want to become a freemason today? The answer is not necessarily the same as it was fifty, one hundred, or even three hundred years ago when the first Grand Lodge took form. Freemasonry is an organic, […]
We are pleased to share the news that our Senior Warden, Keith Sanders, received the Champion of Christian Service Award from Mission Waco. Many of you know that Mission Waco is a tremendously valuable organization to the central Texas community. Their mission statement reads as follows: “Provide Christian-based, holistic, relationship-based […]
From the East Greetings Brethren, I have meditated recently on the section in the monitor that describes how our ancient brethren served their masters; this is as relevant today as it was in times of antiquity. Freedom, fervency, and zeal. The order of these concepts is no accident, in my […]
Bill Koulter and Other Doctors Continuing the Legacy of Medicine at Waco 92 Men of all kinds have passed through the pillars of our lodge and enjoyed fellowship at Waco 92. Recently, I pulled out the card which shows who was present at my initiation ceremonies recently and saw the name […]