Looking back... 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO… On Friday morning of last week the patrons of the Rockdale Public Schools enjoyed a real treat in the little Christmas play put on by the pupils of the first, second and third grades of the Rockdale Public Schools. Altogether about three hundred people witnessed the affair.

Good luck recipes and more

Black-eyed peas are something that I look forward to every January 1st but unlike turkey and dressing, I will eat black-eyed peas other times of the year. Must haves for me are cornbread, tomatoes, chopped green onion and lots of black pepper.

A luster of midday

’T was the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St.

My love of Baileys and an embarrassment

You may have already noticed my latest embarrassment on the front page last week. I ran across an old photo of Christmas at The Kay so I posted it to The Reporter’s Facebook page to remind everyone it was coming up.

Milam County moot court a huge success

Last week we held our second annual moot court competition. All five high schools in the county competed, including Buckholts, Cameron, Milano, Rockdale and Thorndale. I wish every citizen of this county could have witnessed these fine, outstanding leaders of tomorrow compete.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO… The “Owl” Restaurant, by Messrs. C.H. Landis and J.A. Thomas, was formally opened to the public and the occasion was celebrated by the proprietors by a public reception, the serving of a free lunch to all callers, and by band music by the Rockdale Boys Band.

Holiday addiction

This holiday season has been filled with thankfulness. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, many of us can gather and celebrate traditions like Thanksgiving and Christmas, among others.

Busy weekend for me and my family

Lordy what a fun, busy weekend it was around town. On Saturday we went to The 1895 to see the Lone Star Jazz Party and market and it was a blast. If you weren’t there you missed three excellent jazz bands, but don’t fret because there will be another one coming up in the spring.

A subscription to the paper for stockings

I remember my dad typing out “homework” from the built-in desk in our home. The drawer to the side always held a ream of yellow typing paper and the IBM electric typewriter sang with the rhythm of a lifelong journalist.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO… The first pre-Christmas entertainment was given when Mrs. Ben Lowenstein Jr. opened her spacious home “Waldeck” to the San Souci Club and other guests. The entire lower floor was brilliant with holly berries, poinsettias and narcissi. Forty-two was played throughout the afternoon.