Time’s short

Sure we’ve had other things on our minds in 2020. There’s a little matter of a pandemic of which you may have heard. But. Milam County, and Texas for that matter, simply hasn’t done very well in filling out this year’s Census forms.

I’m glad I don’t live in Houston anymore

If you haven’t already voted in the Best of Rockdale Contest what are you waiting for? Voting is moving along at a brisk pace so make sure your voice is heard about your favorite places in Rockdale. The deadline for voting is Sept. 15.

No change in county tax rate for third year

This is the time of year when local government is required to set a tax rate and budget for the following year. There are specific guidelines that must be adhered to for adopting a tax rate and putting a budget in place in order that the public has full access to both.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Pat Neff routed Joe Bailey in the hotly-contested Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. Neff carried Milam County 2,018-868 and swamped Baily in Rockdale 204-74.

It has begun

For the first time in about 70 years someone is actually doing some long-term work on Rockdale’s obsolete water and sewer systems.

A trip down memory lane through music

Do you remember the music from your very young years? Not children’s music, but adult music. I can, and I feel like it has informed the music I like to listen to now. When I was very young Mom and Dad had lots of records and I can remember all of them.

Not just viruses can cancel our events

Of course with our minds fixed on you-know-what, it’s difficult to reflect back on the way things were B.C. You know, Before COVID. Prior to the virus becoming the all-encompassing event it has, do you remember what was a major news/ sports story? The Houston Astros baning on garbage can lids.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Final touches were being made to the new Ladies Ready-To-Wear Department at the Ben Loewenstein Jr. Store. The new department featured mahogany trim and hardwood floors.

No-Knead Crusty White Bread

I keep seeing this recipe going around from the King Arthur Baking Co. and it looks so easy I think even I can make it. And Lord knows I love some crusty bread. For so few ingredients there are a lot of instructions.

Going to school

Standing on the front steps 0f Rockdale High School at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, two things were obvious, simultaneously. This looked just like the first day of school. This didn’t look a thing like the first day of school. That sounds odd, but the odd is the normal in this topsy-turvy year of 2020.