Escape into books to avoid bad news

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE So many scary things are going on these days. It makes me antsy. This whole business with Iran scares me because I have so many friends with kids in the service. All those fires in Australia and California. And so many people without homes.

Visit these Milam County Museums

JUDGE’S COMMENTS One of the true gems of Milam County is our Milam County Historical Museum. The museum is located in downtown Cameron and consists of the original museum and the “Old Town Cameron” museum. Both are cram packed with the wonderful history of the county.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Thirty Rockdale women had paid their initial poll taxes and were the way to becoming qualified voters. The 1920 balloting would include the first general election in which women were eligible to vote. In Milam County, 77 women had paid their poll taxes.

Homemade mayonnaise, Italian tuna salad recipes

KYLE’S KITCHEN This week we’re going to make homemade mayonnaise. My recipe uses an immersion blender and it’s just about the only time I use it. Although it is also very handy for smoothing out soups. But you can also use a food processor.

Let’s humanize things

We were discussing communion crackers the other day. Life of a pastor. We have been using the soft crackers that taste a lot like Styrofoam that melts in your mouth. I think there is a general consensus the crisp crackers are best.

RHS rules will stay

RISD REPORT This week Rockdale High School’s New Principal Brent Hasselbach would like to share some thoughts and ideas: Many of the students have already been asking which rules I am going to remove. Others have been offering ideas as to what I can add or change.