TP apocalypse and my other unsightly pandemic hoarding

It took me exactly one day to polish off all of my COVID-19 snacks. I had a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, while watching the news reports. It’s shameful because I outran an 80-year-old woman for the last jar of Jif, which was low sodium and sweetened with natural honey.

Melton benefit postponed due to COVID-19

Due to concerns and guidelines over the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the March 22 planned benefit for Richard Melton and his family has been postponed to a later date, according to organizers. A new date will be set soon. Mr. Melton passed away March 12 from cancer.

GAUSE NEWS

A dreary Monday and there doesn’t seem to be much happening around town. A great day for my allergies to be giving me—and I’m sure many others—fits. The Gause VFD will have their annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday, April 4, at the fire station. Their barbecue is always delicious.

Go Milano Eagles

There’s no doubt this is a high-flying one and there’s no doubt he was near Milano. Reporter reader Jared Von Plonski took this photo of a bald eagle airborne near Milano earlier this month. Bald eagles aren’t common in Milam County but occasionally they are sighted.

Field trip was a symphony

During this unusual week at Rockdale ISD, we do have highlights we would like to share. Our Rockdale Intermediate School’s Gifted and Talented students had the opportunity to experience, enjoy and in the process, learn by attending a symphony orchestra.

New scholarship for business students

Chad Harris, an executive of Whinstone USA, has announced he is launching a new scholarship program for business students currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States or Canada. Harris is a serial entrepreneur who recently relocated from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Rockdale.

County sales tax nets big increase from Whinstone

This was the month Milam County has been waiting for so long as sales tax receipts are concerned. March sales tax rebate checks from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar showed a whopping 71.46 percent increase to date over the previous year.

It’s time again for some ‘spring-y’ salads

Even though I am still wearing a hoodie every day, I love that the weather is beginning to become more spring-like. I usually have an easy time losing the weight I’ve gained over the winter once spring arrives because I love fresh veggies.

Green Goddess Dressing

1 cup good mayonnaise 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions) 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves) 2 teaspoons anchovy paste 2 teaspoons kosher salt (I skipped) 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1...

Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

(Makes one cup) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1-1/2 teaspoons honey 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3/4 tsp.