Being a Lexophile is not a punishable crime

(A rerun of a column from Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke from May of 2014.) Neighbor Grover sez he wonders why the number 11 is not pronounced “onety- one.” Another item for your collection of religious humor arrived from cyberspace this week, and it’s okay if you groan a bit at the end.

Age limit

Texas House aims to empower parents over social media Parents across Texas might give thanks to the state House for taking a serious step towards protecting children online.

Happenings this week in Milam County

There is lots going on in Milam County this Month. May is filled with graduation from college and high school. I love being at these events as our young folks (and some not so young) finish one part of their lives and move on to the next.

Every vote counts in Milam County

This week’s article is going to be very direct—GO VOTE! A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about voting and how important it is; not only to our society as a whole, but most definitely right here in Milam County.

Tribute to my father with church humor

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church. • The Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals. • The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Water.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale contractors secured the contract for the new Thorndale State Bank building and were already on the job. W.H.

Game changer

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment. Tirzepatide, an Eli Lilly and Co.

Earth Day in Milam County and beyond

Like everything else, Earth Day has been politicized to the point where it is a partisan hot potato. It seems that no good deed can go without the political extremes of both parties taking hold of the agenda and tying it closely to their own interests.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale housewives welcomed the news of the opening of a new home industry here that would enable them to purchase freshly-made “potato crisps” on short notice. Miss C.

Texas environmentalists

Our future is quickly becoming guided by a leadership role in clean energy and conservation Growing up in Texas, some of my richest memories include camping with my dad.