LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale’s first bale of 1926 cotton was brought to town Monday afternoon by O.A. Hennigar, the cotton being grown on his Brushy farm a few miles from town.

Investing in our future workforce

One of the challenges we hear about regularly from local employers is the difficulty of finding dependable workers with the skills needed to step into today’s jobs.

Church humor and this and that

Ihave an old iPhone 12 which is about to bite the dust, so I have to upgrade to iPhone 17 soon. I’m trying to get all my passwords up to date so the setup will be easier.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In Loving Memory of Mr. Lee Alcorn Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call from labor to eternal rest Mr.

My shepherd

Ihave been hanging out with Jesus in the 23rd Psalm. Most of us know the first part of this Psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd.” I don’t know about you, but I need someone to lead me, to guide me, to care for me, to protect me, to provide for me and to give me perspective.

How long is a good life?

How long is a good life? How many years must one live before it can be said, “My life was satisfying?” A friend recently posed to me this question, “When compared to a million years, what is 10 years, or even 100?

Cyclosporiasis

Several companies growing or distributing lettuce said their products are safe from current cyclosporiasis outbreak If you’ve been avoiding lettuce due to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, a safe, summer salad may be possible with some brands. Here’s what to know.

Welcome Yvette and Patti to our family

Iguess the cat is out of the bag now so I can comment. We have a new business moving into The Reporter soon. It’s called The Vintage Crow Mercantile, and its owner is Yvette McCoy. Patti Luckey Schneider is coming with her with her Rowe Casa Organics line.

Jury duty: A function we cannot ignore

This week, Milam County began one of the largest jury trials our county has seen in many years. Because of the size and complexity of the case, we issued more jury summonses than we have in a long time.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO The new Dixie Theater, a $25,000 theater owned and operated by C.W. Matson, of this city, is the latest addition to Rockdale’s business district. The new Dixie is one of the most modern and comfortable theaters in central Texas, with seating capacity of 500.