Love the smell of barbicide in the morning

We have been busy at The Rockdale Reporter. I told you last week that Gene Stork moved his business into our building which required us to do some moving and cleaning which was much needed anyway.

Making progress at the county annex

Renovation began on the new Milam County Annex on June 1, 2021. Substantial progress has been made and the project is about 80% complete. We hope to complete the 35,000 square foot renovation by April 1.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Ground was broken on Rockdale’s modern high school building. The building would occupy a position approximately in the center of the big campus which includes two blocks of ground and will face east.

Predictions for Rockdale in 2022

The Reporter is going to make some 2022 predictions about our town and we’ll check back in 2023 to see how we did. In early 2022 The American Statesman Glove Co. will choose Rockdale as its home which will start an economic boom.

New for 2022: Haircuts at The Reporter

Today is my mama’s birthday so if you see her give her a birthday greeting! —kwc— You already know when you come to The Rockdale Reporter you can buy a newspaper, have papers faxed and make copies. But in 2022 you’ll also be able to get a haircut, a permanent wave and take quilting classes.

Making sense of Milam County solar energy

In the last couple of years, several solar companies have petitioned the Milam County Commissioners Court for tax abatements. Of course, the court is typically the second stop for solar as it must first acquire a lease with individual landowners.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Mr. O.G. Moore, construction foreman of the new Rockdale High School building, arrived from Bryan Wednesday and informed The Reporter that work is scheduled to start on the new building immediately, some materials already being on the road.

Keeping resolutions

It’s almost the end of the year and — this year specifically — it’s almost the end of the decade. New Year’s is a great chance to reflect on the accomplishments and highs and lows of the past year, and it also signals a fresh start.

My hopes and dreams for coming year

Now that 2022 is nearly upon us it’s time to think about what we want the new year to hold for us. And what we don’t want in 2022. It would be nice if all the recent Christmas spirit and generosity would stay a while longer into the new year.

Report: Milam County Medical Task Force

On April 26, the Milam County Commissioners Court commissioned a Milam County Medical Task force to investigate three chronic medical issues in the county: • The economic feasibility of after-hours and/or urgent care in Milam County; • The economic feasibility of adding another ground ambulance to...