Lion’s Club donation

Miller Starnes Chevrolet Buick presented a $2,000 check to the Lion’s Club recently. The presentation was made by President Allan Miller, left, and Vice President Kerry Starnes, right, to Lion’s Club President Paul Dixon. Provided photo

A tale of two coats

Jesus told a couple of guys, who would later become famous and write part of the Bible, to drop their nets in order to follow Him. If they did follow Him He promised He would make them into fishers of men. Fishing was their business so they got the reference point.

A new twist on an old classic: pea salad

ran across this recipe the other day and it sounds very good. There was a video of a lady making it and it’s also very easy. Definitely going to try this one. It’s kind of a cross between Mexican and good old Southern cooking.

Christmas parade, bazaar set for Saturday

It’s Christmas time in Milano as the city’s annual parade is set for Saturday. Line up for parade participants is at 9:30 a.m. at the Milano ISD football field parking lot. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m.

More turkey winners named

The Christmas turkey giveaway, sponsored by local merchants through the Chamber of Commerce, has begun and will run until the week of Christmas. Here’s how it works. When KRXT plays a “gobbling” sound if you are the first to call you will win a $15 gift certificate toward the purchase of a turkey.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Esteban Acosta to Humberto Alfaro Jr. – 10 acres, J.J. Liendo Survey 31. PEC Farms Inc. to M. Rosenstien Properties LLC – 408.6 acres, S. Dobbins Survey 142.

Chamber plans ‘reverse Christmas parade’

As with many things, the holidays will look a little different this year because of COVID-19. The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce in keeping with social distancing has decided to do a “reverse parade” this year. Floats will line a path in Fair Park to create a walk-thru Trail of Lights.

Shop local

We are officially in the countdown to Christmas now that Thanksgiving is over. While we’re making our Christmas gift lists this year, let’s remember to put local businesses at the top of the list. If anyone deserves support this year, it’s our local business community.

A heartfelt thank you

I wanted to thank The Rockdale Reporter for a beautiful write up and full page coverage regarding Veterans Park five military monuments dedication on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 of this year. I appreciate all the hard work and true commitment that The Reporter makes to the community.

Laughter, acts of kindness: good for the soul

The other day I was walking out to my car at work and one of the guys from Perry & Perry Builders from next door came up behind me running to his truck. He scared me so badly I jumped.