This week I lost a good friend and I’m not OK

June Key is in heaven now, and I feel like I’ve lost my grandmother. And with as many friends as she had here I’ll bet I’m not the only one who feels that way. Luckily last Wednesday I got to see and talk to her one last time.

Do your part to keep Milam children safe

Over the weekend I was asked what I was going to do to keep the schools safe. The answer lies with all of us. What are we going to do as a community to keep the schools safe? That starts with each of us doing our part to keep each other safe.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... The Texas Highway Commission designated the east-west road (Cameron Avenue) running through Rockdale as a state highway. The entire roadway from Milano to Taylor received that designation.

Change your outlook with these verses

Anxiety and fear are relentless. The longer you struggle with fear, the more likely it is for you to be overwhelmed by it, allowing it to control your every move. Choosing not to deal with it can be extremely problematic in that it takes away from you being able to live a whole and complete life.

Top Business

Tisket A Tasket was named a business of the month earlier this year by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Those in the photo include Cindy Cates, Fred Cates, Amy Hendrix, Kaitlyn and Caroline Bomer, Arrianna Eastridge, Azilee Leita, Melissa Dovalina and a number of Chamber of Commerce board members.

GAS LEAK—

GAS LEAK—The 1700 block of Pecos was blocked off for just over three hours Monday due to a natural gas leak. The was in effect for the block. Atmos Energy repaired the leak. leak, in front of HealthPoint Clinic was reported at 12:01 p.m. At 6:42 a.m.

Get in the game

We took a short respite this past week. The first in awhile. It’s not easy, or at least I find that it’s not real easy, to rest during this pandemic. We have found ourselves almost overnight living in a different culture, one that most do not care for.

School plan debut set for Thursday

Rockdale ISD Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo will announce the district’s plans for the start of the 2020-21 school year in a Zoom (video) call from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. “The link to the meeting will be emailed to all parents on Thursday,” she said.

SNIP, SNIP—

SNIP, SNIP—A recent ribbon cutting was held in honor of new Rockdale business Big John’s Automotive joining the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Those present included John Arentz II, Shannon Arentz, Shirley Arentz, John Arentz III, Nick Arentz and Anastasia Arentz.

Some recipes using fresh tomatoes

We have been enjoying all the fresh tomatoes lately. We’ve been eating lots of BLTs and that salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and onions with vinegar and spices. Here’s a pasta recipe using fresh tomatoes that is uncooked. Now is a good time to make it.