Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO The Reporter was authorized to present to the voters the candidacy of L.L. Baylock for re-election as sheriff of Milam County, subject to the Democratic primary July 24. Mr.

Texas’ Triple Crown

In what has now become an annual tradition, Texas is once again the winner of Site Selection magazine’s Governor’s Cup.

Economic Development Week

Rockdale Municipal Development District, City of Rockdale announce recognition of 2026 Economic Development Week The Rockdale Municipal Development District marks the week of May 4 to May 8, as Economic Development Week.

Tacos, mariachi music, Ballet Folklorico

When I was growing up as a white child I did not know how much I loved mariachi music and Ballet Folklorico until Don Thoede and Jim Perry took The Big Blue Band from Tigerland to Mexico City when I was either a sophomore or junior in high school. We were treated to both as part of our trip.

Honor those behind the badge in the jail

E ach year during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, communities across the country pause to recognize a group of public servants whose work is often unseen but absolutely essential to the safety and stability of our local communities.

Shout hallelujah!

Icontinue to be amazed and therefore praise God for the great things I am seeing Him do in my life and the life of His church. There is power in praise. Praising God is part of our worship. Psalm 147:1 tells us, “Praise the Lord!

Fraternity revival converts one

One year at a mid-western university, the fraternities on Greek Hill decided to put on a skit contest for the school’s student body. One fraternity decided that their theme would be an old-time, church revival. They chose from among themselves their best public speaker to be the preacher.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The Reporter is requested to announce that there will be a meeting of Rockdale baseball players and fans at the city hall net Monday night, May 3, 8 o’clock, for the purpose of effecting the organization of the Rockdale baseball team for the ensuing season.

Start exercise with five-pound potato sack

(Enjoy this column from publisher emeritus Bill Cooke from May 1, 2008.) Okay, all you fitness nuts. Here’s a new exercise to tackle with, of course, your doctor’s permission. Fitness Guru Evelyn Hirt, the mayor pro tem of Allday Street, sent this along.

Metro magnets

People continue to come to Texas, and the state’s largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) are where most of them are landing (almost 88% in the top four alone).