Oney Toy Run deadline coming soon

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Is it too early to start talking about Christmas? In my book it is definitely too early, but I need to make an exception this year because an important deadline is coming up on Nov. 4. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from Christmastime.

Education: You’ve got to be there first

RISD REPORT This week Rockdale Intermediate School has our column, and the administration and staff have some important information regarding your child’s attendance and how it impacts their ability to succeed in school.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... It was Milano’s turn to vote on a road improvement bond issue. Milano-area residents petition was accepted and Milam County Commissioners called for a $150,000 election on Nov. 22 which would results in 60-70 miles of “good roads” in the Milano administrative district. Dr. L. L.

The gifts we possess

He told me to tell you that There is a fundamental precept in Scripture that we quote and we post on refrigerator magnets but we don’t get it. If we ever do get it, it will be a game changer. Here’s the precept, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.

Great job

Sometimes the best news stories are those that never happen. By “best” we don’t mean in a j ournalistic sense, but in a right and wrong way.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recipient appreciates ‘distinguished’ honor Dear editor: I am very humbled and thankful to the Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee, the Rockdale Independent School District and the people of the community along with the other Distinguished Alumni for my award Friday night.

Going home, candy stash, Stanley the cat

Iwent to an open house recently at my childhood home. I hadn’t seen the inside in almost 20 years. I had so much fun taking that trip down memory lane. I was four when we moved in. At four I liked blocks and Lincoln Logs.

New times, new technology, new jobs

Ayear ago, very few of us had heard of a Bit-coin or Bitcoin mining. or had many of us heard aeout eoofn haln or artlficial intelligence. But today, we seem to use these terms daily. In fact, we are beginning to realize how important these terms are for the economic growth of our county.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEAR SAO.... Wet weather continued to plague Rockdale-area farmers. All rivers and creeks were out again from recent rainfall. Cotton grower H. G. Eaken told The Reporter his 100 acres of cotton “might” make three bales. Milano resident O. D.

Second graders are busy

Our Super Second Grade Teachers Jenah Campsey, Erin Countryman, Jana Dood, Whitney Pounders, and Melanie Moody wrote the article for Rockdale Elementary this week. Second grade is an exciting time to be a Rockdale Tiger. You finally get to be the leaders of the campus.