Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale was honored by a short speech and words of greeting and appreciation from Sen. Warren Harding of Ohio, President-Elect of the United States. He stopped long enough to make a three-minute speech to the assembled crowd. J.A.

It’s Toy Run time in town

Now that November is here we are officially in the holiday season. There are so many organizations and events that Rockdalians help out during the holidays and a very important one is coming up next month.

Recipe for good night’s sleep; Texans voting

My roommates and I do not like heated air in the house. Fireplace? That’s fine. But we just tend not to run the heater unless it’s absolutely necessary, especially at night. I have slept so well the past several nights since it’s gotten cooler.

Art by Trinity Hurd

Art by Trinity Hurd, a Rockdale Junior High seventh-grader.

Help needed on high-speed internet survey

Like many rural counties, we are starved in Milam County for high-speed internet. In some parts of the county, such as Rockdale and Cameron, Zochnet has provided fiber, which allows for the fastest connection. However, in many parts of the county, we have slow speeds or no internet.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale entertained the East & West Texas Highway Association in elaborate style.

Holiday Gift Idea Exchange is going virtual

This year’s Holiday Gift Idea Exchange will have a different look to our event. We will be putting a video of all the kids’ crafts up on the Facebook page from Nov. 16-20. We encourage the public to visit our Facebook page for the videos and event: www.facebook.com/ milamcountyfourH.

Second-graders learning math, science, social skills

Second grade is an exciting time to be a Rockdale Tiger. They set examples for the younger students. Who would have thought that spring break would last for 5 or more months? We all came together, in a community effort, and navigated these uncharted waters.

Blue bucket ministry

The Blonde and I were in Dallas about a month ago. We went to have lunch with the youngest son Jack and his girlfriend Sarah.

Adams’ family recipe for cornbread dressing

If you read my Mom’s column you have probably already seen this recipe, but it’s the first time I’m sharing it. Our family dressing recipe is one of things I look most forward to every Thanksgiving. MawMaw and Boopie were sisters who came to Texas from Tennessee in a covered wagon.