LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Despite a global pandemic, residents of Rockdale shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

Legal gummies equal the very best sleep

The things I do for you, our loyal readers. Just consider me a guinea pig for all of you. I did the “work” so that I could report on it to help you make informed decisions.

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. Dora Poole, on which occasion they will offer for sale a complete line of cakes, pies pickles, jellies, preserves, homemade bread,...

#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!