Senator Cornyn comes to Milam County

On Monday, Feb. 21, I had the great honor of welcoming U.S. Se. John Cornyn to Milam County! Sen. Cornyn is a true gentleman and most knowledgeable and interested about the issues that we face in Milam County.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… The Reporter takes pleasure in announcing that the Ladies Cemetery Association of Rockdale will hold a market at the store of Mrs.

#MeToo worked

Congress on Thursday gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement that prompted a national reckoning on the way sexual misconduct claims are handled.

Some satisfying Valentine’s Day lore

So what did you do for Valentine’s Day? I sat through very possibly the longest and most boring city council meeting ever. It was not in the least romantic. I think the city council needs a facilitator to keep things running more quickly.

County’s great volunteer fire departments

Milam County Fire Departments: All of the fire departments in the county are composed of volunteers. These are generous men and women who give of their time and money to serve all of us in our most critical time of need.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The list of qualified voters in Milam County for the present year (1922) shows a material gain over last year according to totals compiled by the tax collector’s department.

Veteran newspaperman’s Linotype memories

Dear editor, Enjoyed your column on the changes/demise of printing newspapers. I paid my way through UT Austin working in The Daily Texan composing room, the first couple of years as an apprentice and my last as a journeyman printer.

Linotype memories from a Cooke cousin

Dear editor, I was sorry to see the old Linotype go, but that’s what happens when things are no longer needed nor wanted. Its true for china, silver, crystal (which my wife Elsie deals in), clothing and occasionally people! I have my name in a slug from that machine which was made in the 50’s.

Rockdale needs new life in it, says reader

Dear editor, I grew up and lived in Rockdale for 40 years before moving to Georgetown where I currently live. I still have family and longtime friends that reside in Rockdale. The reason for my letter and concern is, when I drive into Rockdale, I now see a run down town.

A dyslexic walks into a bra

During the freeze last week we tried to keep up with all the closures and post them to our Facebook page. The best one I saw was from our friends at Scott’s Body Shop who posted, “Weather Alert: If you only have liability insurance, pl;ease stay off the roads.