Readjusting to Rockdale after being away

I’m getting readjusted to Rockdale living after spending 30 years in Houston. And I am very much enjoying myself. Oddly, the thing I am having the most difficulty getting used to is that I am far busier in Rockdale than I was in Houston. That’s been the biggest surprise.

Christmas Crafts Cottage set Friday

We are listing a new time for the annual Christmas Cottage and Craft Fair program set for Friday at Bea’s Kitchen in downtown Cameron. Time is now 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Previously it was listed as 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Miriam Loewenstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Loewenstein J r., fell from a tree and badly broke her arm. Dr.

Health care

EDITORIAL By now you’ve probably gotten your tax bill and, if you live inside the Rockdale city limits, you will have noticed a new entry. There’s a 6.5-cent tax from the Rockdale Hospital District. It’s going to support the new CHI St.

Happy heavenly birthday to my favorite sister

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE My sister’s heavenly birthday was Monday. That has me thinking about her more than usual. And “usual” is a bunch. She would be turning 60 this year. Her worldly self would not have liked me mentioning that at all, but I think her heavenly self wouldn’t mind.

County group wins excellence award

JUDGE’S COMMENTS We have been talking about the importance of county-wide cooperation for some time now. It seems so simple, but yet so important to reiterate the importance of all of us working toward a positive goal of economic development.

What a deal

EDITORIAL Fair Association has ‘rebuilt’ park, done it for free, gave it to city (us) Let’s do a thought experiment.

Oney Toy Run deadline coming soon

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Is it too early to start talking about Christmas? In my book it is definitely too early, but I need to make an exception this year because an important deadline is coming up on Nov. 4. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from Christmastime.

Education: You’ve got to be there first

RISD REPORT This week Rockdale Intermediate School has our column, and the administration and staff have some important information regarding your child’s attendance and how it impacts their ability to succeed in school.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... It was Milano’s turn to vote on a road improvement bond issue. Milano-area residents petition was accepted and Milam County Commissioners called for a $150,000 election on Nov. 22 which would results in 60-70 miles of “good roads” in the Milano administrative district. Dr. L. L.