Thanks to Milam road, bridge crews

Over the la s t two weeks, Milam County has experienced heavy rainfall, rising creeks, flooded crossings, washed shoulders and road damage across many parts of the county. We have had several water rescues and close calls.

Joy to the World Cup

The World Cup—that “other” football event played every four years—has returned to North America. And the world’s most popular sport (excepting here in the U.S.) has brought the world’s most joyful fan bases with it.

‘One bite at a time’

After hearing of the milestone of zero leaks in Rockdale’s oft-troubled water system, we stumbled across an editorial from exactly a decade ago. It was penned by the late, and great, Editor Mike Brown, who observed, covered and loved this town his entire life.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Data for road hazards As a resident and frequent traveler on North 486 in Thorndale, I am increasingly concerned about the traffic conditions surrounding the construction of the new data center.

‘Lee Lee’ brought back great memories

Sitting in for my vacationing brother Kyle has its advantages. After being away from Rockdale for many years, I attended the 92nd Annual Homecoming on Sunday at the KC Hall.

County Historical Commission to be honored

On Monday, June 22, during the regular meeting of the Milam County Commissioners Court, we will present the Milam County Historical Commission (MCHC) with the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

‘Train up a child’

Someone asked me the other day for some parenting wisdom. Ha! I barely know where babies come from. I’m glad all of our kids are grown up and are responsible for making their own bad decisions. But seriously, let me tell you a quick story.

Offering students a bump up

Rev. Dr. John Kinney is retired Dean of Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. Kinney was brought up and schooled in Wheeling, West Virginia, in the days of segregation, meaning there were no white children at his school.

Responsible growth needed

As data center applications explode, state needs to keep an eye on resources Applications for data centers, such as the ones in Milam County operated by Riot and Bitdeer, are exploding as our tech-centered lives demand more processing power.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, A couple of weeks ago Judge Whitmire wrote an article in The Rockdale Reporter lambasting the Appraisal District as not being responsive to the citizenry because the Appraisal District Board and the Chief Appraiser are not directly elected by the voters.