Commentary
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Rockdale still home to industry with hundreds of good jobs

    Sometimes it helps to be reminded of the obvious. In the summer of 2009 it just might be beneficial to reflect on something we already know. Alcoa's Rockdale Operations may be shut down but there's still a big-time industry out at Sandow, one that has hundreds of good-paying jobs. Full Story
Milam chief appraiser 'unfair, out of control'
GUEST VIEWPOINT

    How would you handle a ta x increase of 191 percent? Or how about 1,000 percent? That's what some of your neighbors are dealing with here in Milam County. Hotel and motel owners in Milam County have seen their property taxes skyrocket over the past two years since Milam County Appraisal District has sw itched to the "income method. Full Story
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