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Exceptions for Milam County’s burn ban

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

As many people in Milam County know, there has been a burn ban in place since September 28. When we put a burn ban in place, we don’t do it lightly.

‘All about me’ poster by Sheila Torres, a seventh-grade Art I student in Rockdale Junior High School.

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Trick or treating, a coat drive and jokes

Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

Last Friday I called around to all of Rockdale’s churches to find out which ones were offering Trunk or Treat or Fall Festival celebrations. I put a list on the front page, so you’ll know where to take the kids in addition of going door to door.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News Staff

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Earlier detection of breast cancer leads to higher survival rates It doesn’t discriminate. It’s an equal opportunity killer and it needs to be stopped. It’s breast cancer and this month in particular has been set aside to make people aware of its dangers.

‘All about me’ poster by Annalise Alderete, a seventh-grade Art I student in Rockdale Junior High School.

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Don’t realize how much we use internet

Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

We don’t realize how much we depend on the internet for work or play until it’s gone. I’m writing this first part on Wednesday, Oct. 8, currently the entire city is without internet, and I am bored and not able to get any work done.

It’s Rockdale Fair and Rodeo time

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It’s Rockdale Fair and Rodeo time

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

This week marks the annual Rockdale Fair and Rodeo. Starting last weekend and running all the way through this weekend, there will be all sorts of activities for everyone to take part in as we mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO… It was an agonizingly tense day with an ecstatic ending as Rockdale High School’s Big Blue Band was named one of the top two bands in the UIL District VIII Marching Contest, held at Waco’s Baylor Stadium. The band was to advance to regional competition Nov. 2.

God moves me

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God moves me

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

We have a small discipleship group that meets in our home and last night we had kind of an early Friendsgiving meal together. As we read 1st Thessalonians 5:16 & 17 and how we are to always be thankful, people shared how God has been good to them.

Seeds and yeast

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Seeds and yeast

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Sociologist Pitirim Sorokin once pointed out that even a slight increase in good deeds on the part of each of us would change the world. And Jesus taught, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God?

Make fall foods, fall may just show up

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Make fall foods, fall may just show up

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Maybe if we make fall food then autumn will show up. We could at least try. Here is a very easy recipe that only requires two ingredients, but it certainly has fall flavors. Two-Ingredient Apple Cobbler 1 (17.

JUDGE’S COMMENTS BILL WHITMIRE Milam County Judge

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Low voter turnout, high stakes

News Staff

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49

When we head to the polls later this mont h for t he November 4 election, we won’t find presidential hopefuls or high-profile governors on the ballot.