Thanks to sportswriter

Dear editor, I just wanted to say thank you to Wynton Thomason for his coverage of our Thorndale ISD athletic programs. With such a large number of teams here in Milam County, I know Wynton will be in attendance when he can and will include all game results submitted to him if space is available.

Alzheimer’s

We all know someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or someone caring for a loved one with the disease. Here are some good tips from alz.org. You can provide some extra cheer for those living with Alzheimer’s and for their caregivers as well this season. Here are some gifting ideas to help you get started.

I was a radio star for 20 minutes

Last Wednesday morning I was invited to be on Judge Steve Young’s radio show on KMIL. I had never been on the radio before so I was a little nervous. Had a bit of an upset stomach when I woke up that day. At my age I’m not one for dressing up. Comfort before style in my world.

This week’s Milam County updates

Employment in Milam County: Our unemployment rate in Milam County is now at 5.2% which is just under the overall State unemployment rate of 5.4%. This is an historic 1% drop in the number of those unemployed here.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… December Trade Days was in the planning stages with “attractions” being the greatest yet offered. There was also a series of goat roping contests at Fair Park that afternoon.

Be respectful

Fifty-six years ago, Americans headed to the polls for the first time since the assassination of a beloved president. The nation was fighting a hot war in Southeast Asia and a cold war against a nuclear adversary. Americans voted knowing their future depended on it.

Don’t forget the Oney Toy Run Saturday

Due to my horrible allergies I have to have Kleenex on my person at all times. This is not usually a problem until hoodie weather gets here because I can never remember to take them out of my hoodie pockets when they get washed.

How will Samsung affect Milam County?

After months and months, it is finally official. Samsung officially announced last week that it will build a massive new microchip facility in Taylor.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO… A variety show was coming to Rockdale on December 5, 1921. Ralphie Nicol’s Comedians Big Tent Theatre with a 30-man orchestra and plays, vaudeville and musical numbers. Acts included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E.

Sell out to Jesus

There is a story about a blind guy named Bartimaeus in Mark 10. Bartimaeus is sitting on the side of the road begging and he hears that Jesus is walking by so he shouts out for Jesus to have mercy on him. Jesus stopped, restored his sight and then Bartimaeus started following Jesus.