EDITORIAL Happy 145th

Rockdale has a birthday, looks forward to many more in future Happy birthday, Rockdale. The more-or-less official birthday of our town is June 14. We’ve been an incorporated town since 1874. Here’s the story. In early 1873 the International & Great Northern Railroad tracks stopped at Hearne.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Heard of ‘rough, tough cowboy’ from 1800s Dear editor Regarding May 23 Reporter letter, “Gee family pioneers from 19th century” written by Betty Alford, I appreciate heritage and history information presented.

Moving Milam (county offices) makes sense

JUDGE’S COMMENTS Last December we began talking about moving the county offices from downtown Cameron to the former Cameron Little River Hospital property. The banks of the county control the 34,000-square-foot hospital building and the 10,000-square-foot former convent building.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Rockdale called off its Fourth of July celebration because Thorndale was set to hold a three-day, county-wide observance to welcome home soldiers who were continuing to return from World War I. Rockdale leaders promised a similar three-day observance in 1920.

Market Day at the Yards June 22

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Milam County 4-H will host a 4-H food challenge on June 22 at the Market Day at the Yards. Kids cooking event starts at 10:30 a.m. but the Market Days starts at 9 a.m. and last till 1 p.m. and there will also be a mini Play Streets at the event.

The Gospel impacts lives, never gets old

The Gospel changes us and the Good News of Jesus Christ never becomes remedial.

Lege action

EDITORIAL There were a couple of good results from the 86th Legislative Session, which ended on May 27. School districts in Texas will get an influx of funds from the state after years of decline. Property owners will see some relief from those rising tax bills.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to volunteers for Earth Day projects Dear editor On April 22, over 170 students, along with teachers, staff, and community members, participated in Earth Day activities. Previously, local Girl Scout Troops planted rose bushes and a crab apple tree at the Old City Cemetery.