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Kyle’s Kitchen

Easy Easter desserts with fruit

Kyle Cooke
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
E aster needs a great dessert in my humble opinion. Here's an easy cobbler recipe that would probably work with any fruit, but strawberries say spring to me.

Milano students advance to UIL academic regionals

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The high school students recently competed in Academic UIL and many of them have advanced to regionals. Congratulations to all of you. CR342— I am hearing lots of rumors about a stretch of CR342. If the state has given the county funds to pave 2.5 miles of this road, who is doing the work?

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society April 18 speaker event

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) will present “Exploring Traditional and AI Tech Pathways for Czech Ancestry” on April 18 at the Caldwell Civic Center located at 103 TX 21. Registration and morning refreshments begin at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Milam Arts Society announces April, May happenings

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Milam Arts Society and Moon Brew Coffee Co. share upcoming calendar of events for April and May. There are workshops, live music and community gatherings featured. All events will take place at Moon Brew Coffee Co. April 2026 Events • Saturday, April 4 (10 a.m.)— D.L.

Voting under way for 2026 Chamber Awards Banquet

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Banquet will be held on April 23 at the SLR Training Center, 2590 FM 2116, with social hour starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The banquet celebrates the achievements, vision and leadership of Rockdale’s local businesses and community members.

Harvest the Flavor: herb workshop April 23 event

Micah Holcombe
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Cooking Under Pressure Lunch and Learn set for April 24th With spr ing gar dens beginning to take shape across Milam County, residents now have an opportunity to learn how to turn fresh herbs into flavorful additions to their kitchens.
HLSR Plant ID Senior Individual Aaron Ponnaiya flanked by two HLSR representatives.

HLSR Plant ID Senior Individual Aaron Ponnaiya flanked by two HLSR representatives.

Milam County 4-H members excel at HLSR

Micah Holcombe
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Milam County 4-H members showcased their knowledge, preparation and determination as they competed in multiple contests at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
PRESENTATION—Texas House Rep. Stan Gerdes gave Trail Life Troop TX-1516 a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in honor of the troop. Included was a certificate that read in part, this flag “was flown at the Capital of the Sovereign State of Texas in recognition of your organization providing youth mentorship and character development.” Our local Rockdale Trail Life Troop is proud to have received this flag. We are very thankful to Rep. Gerdes for honoring us in this way,” said Pastor Steve Ammo

PRESENTATION—Texas House Rep. Stan Gerdes gave Trail Life Troop TX-1516 a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in honor of the troop. Included was a certificate that read in part, this flag “was flown at the Capital of the Sovereign State of Texas in recognition of your organization providing youth mentorship and character development.” Our local Rockdale Trail Life Troop is proud to have received this flag. We are very thankful to Rep. Gerdes for honoring us in this way,” said Pastor Steve Ammo

PRESENTATION

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
DAY OF SERVICE—Rockdale Rotary Club used their day of service to freshen up the grounds of the MARC Center on Saturday. Shown here in the left-hand photo are (L-R) Rita Johnson, Homer Mowdy, Destinee Bluford, Tiffany Whitsel, Gaye Bland, Nathan Bland, Karis Bland, Maci Wages, Sandy Langwell, Kathryne Roddam and Melissa Barchuch. In the photo on the right, MARC Board member Leslie Davidson, MARC Board President Ann King with Rotarians Melissa Barchuch and Rockdale City Manager Tim Kelty.

DAY OF SERVICE—Rockdale Rotary Club used their day of service to freshen up the grounds of the MARC Center on Saturday. Shown here in the left-hand photo are (L-R) Rita Johnson, Homer Mowdy, Destinee Bluford, Tiffany Whitsel, Gaye Bland, Nathan Bland, Karis Bland, Maci Wages, Sandy Langwell, Kathryne Roddam and Melissa Barchuch. In the photo on the right, MARC Board member Leslie Davidson, MARC Board President Ann King with Rotarians Melissa Barchuch and Rockdale City Manager Tim Kelty.

DAY OF SERVICE

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39