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Whintone’s a winner

Whintone’s a winner

Whintone’s a winner

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
The old adage “there’s no such thing as bad publicity” may be true, after all. In July, Wired magazine published an article somewhat smirking at Rockdale’s attempt to reinvent itself as a high tech center. I ts headline read: “The Hard-Luck Texas Town That Bet on Bitcoin—and Lost.
She’s home

She’s home

She’s home

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Susie Sansom-Piper came home for the final time Saturday. The renowned author, lecturer, historian and well-loved Rock-dale celebrity was escorted to her grave in Oak Lawn Cemetery by a horse-drawn carriage-hearse, following a ceremony at St.

RHD, A&M team for health care idea

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
If current plans hold, Rockdale residents may be testing a new idea which could provide some 24/7 health care as soon as next spring.

9 amendments pass

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Milam County residents joined with the rest of Texas in giving the nod to 9 of the 10 state constitutional amendments up for decision in Tuesday’s election. Only No. 1, which would have enabled municipal judges to serve in more than one jurisdiction was defeated.
ALL SAINTS

ALL SAINTS

ALL SAINTS

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
—Children of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church portrayed Saints Sunday to commemorate All Saints Day. Top (L-R) Oliver Juarez, Joselyn Gonzalez, Abigail Chavez, Mario Santellano and Jimmy Wallace; at right, Lucia Ramirez, Stratton Masek Katelyn Battles, Mario Santellano and Bella Alexander.

More GOP hopefuls eye 2020 balloting

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Vaturday is the first day to file for the arch , 353, Republican and Democratic Primaries and a number of candidates have already announced their candidacies in public statements. All received so far by The Reporter have indicated they will file in the Republican Primary.

NEWSBRIEFS

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Health Department lists flu shot schedule The Milam County Health Department will host flu shot clinics on three dates next week as follows: • Tuesday (Nov. 12), Milano Senior Citizens Center, 10 to 11 a.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 13, Gause Community Center, 10 to 11 a.m. • Friday, Nov.
Three arrested for stolen check spree in Rockdale

Three arrested for stolen check spree in Rockdale

Three arrested for stolen check spree in Rockdale

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Three Rockdale residents were arrested at midweek last week and charged with using stolen checks at several Rockdale businesses. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said the checks were stolen from the Hutto Ag Boosters Club. “They were being passed at several locations in Rockdale including Brookshire Bros.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Here is the Milam County J ail Log for Oct. 29-Nov. 4. J ail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.