Safety

How technology can help Texas schools stay safe Texans are grappling with a surge of incidents occurring in local schools and communities, highlighting the undeniable reality: We’re in an era marked by an alarming increase in violence and a pervasive mental health crisis.

More first baby news and a 1924 wedding

Last week we had who we thought was the first baby of Rockdale in the paper, Kane Quinney. We got a call Wednesday morning from a new mom named Candace Timmerman saying her baby, Ella, was born two days before Kane on Friday, Jan. 5. She didn’t leave her number so I couldn’t call her back.

Thankful for that Milam County spirit

This last week has seen some harsh weather indeed. Thankfully, we were spared the precipitation that has made the cold weather unbearable and flat out dangerous in recent years, but all the same it was pretty miserable out there. Some jobs don’t take a break, even when the weather is far below zero.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… The Reporter editor was impressed with the rush at the Rockdale post office during the holidays and, upon mentioning it to Postmaster E.I. Wade, we were invited “behind the scenes” one day and given a peep at the amount of mail matter handled, and the system used.

M.L.K.

We have not achieved his dream, but we have faith we will For many years now, students in schools from sea to shining sea have been rightfully taught Martin Luther King Jr. was the most influential American civil-rights advocate of the 20th century.

We used to hold a contest for first baby

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE On the front page this week we have who we think is the first baby of Rockdale in 2024, but we don’t know for sure because, since the hospital closed, we really have no idea.

Milam County, get ready to vote

The 2024 Primary Election Day is fast approaching – Are You Ready? March 5 will be the primary Election Day and there are many reasons to vote. The slate is set for the primary election and there are several contested races at the primary, county, state and federal level.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… The “cold snap” which brought to a close the first part of the week, also brought to this section of the state the coldest weather of the winter, so far.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Due to the activity of Mayor H.C. Meyer the members of the Rockdale Fire Department and their young lady sponsors were guests at a banquet given by the Rockdale businessmen on the night of Jan. 14.

2023: growth, change, repairs, an apology

As 2023 came to an end and we start anew with 2024, it’s been interesting to see how much things have changed in just one year. I appreciate all the hard work the Commissioners have put in during 2023.