Eclipse

Next Monday’s eclipse could bring an economic boost to Rockdale On April 8, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth, blocking out the face of the sun in what is known as a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous U.S. until 2044.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO The 1924 Interscholastic County Meet of Milam County, held in Rockdale last Friday and Saturday, was the most successful int he history of the county, despite several adverse conditions operating against a full attendance of the rural schools.

Thankful for people who make me laugh

If you get your prescriptions at Walmart you probably know Ashley McKee Karl because she works in the pharmacy. She sends me good jokes fairly often and I’m sharing them with you: Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married.

Busy start to spring in Milam County

Ihope everyone had a very nice Easter. What a wonderful time of the year. It was good to see so many folks in church on Sunday morning. I do the Children’s sermon in our church, and it was great to have a larger than normal number of kiddos join us.

Happenings coming up all around town

Weather permitting, the recrowning of The 1895's bell tower is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. There will be places to stand and watch across the street. Won't that be exciting? I'm so glad it's happening in time for all the sesquicentennial events.

How to live long, have an impact

(Enjoy this column from 2015 from Publisher Emeritus Bil Cooke.) Neighbor Grover sez he totally takes back all those times he didn’t want to take a nap when he was a kid. Story of the week has been around but it’s one of those that paints a picture in your mind and I like it.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO The Commissioners Court of Milam County in session last Thursday, in response to petition, issued an election order calling for a road bond election in the Rockdale good roads district.

Easter

Like Christmas, Easter has roots in both Christianity and ancient pagan culture. Though it is mostly considered a religious holiday, many of our modern traditions are rooted in pre-Christian practices. Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, More from the Conversation! Some very good questions were asked at our recent Eastside Conversation. Sometimes our initial answers are not the best, or most complete. The benefit of time to ref lect, consider and consult can help form a better response.

Work-related chaos and celebrating Linda

First some sad news. A member of The Reporter Gang, Linda Whorton, died this past Tuesday. She worked here for 36 years. Naturally, her son Shannon was out on Wednesday being with his family which is exactly where he should have been.