Photo aging? Nope, they need more apps

(Former editor Mike Brown’s funeral was last weekend and we got to laugh a few times remembering him. Here’s are more laughs from 2019.) Have your gotten a post yet from some of your favorite millennials which shows a photo of them aged to look like they are “old?

Send me your Halloween activities

I got a letter from the Ford company saying my driver’s side airbag needed to be replaced at no charge. It was a recall. So I took it in and, naturally, with the car being a 2010, they found several other things that needed to be fixed not for free. All good.

Colonoscopies

New study asks, ‘Is is worth it?’ The short answer is yes. Anew European study on colonoscopies – the largest of its kind – has complicated results, and it’s left some people wondering whether they should have the procedure to screen for colon cancer.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale’s beautiful new high school building was formally received and Supt. J.H. Hodges opened school with every grade in its proper place in the new building.

Yogi: 90 years of one-liners, wisdom

(An October 2015 column from the late editor Mike Brown combining two of his favorite things: baseball and humor.) Lawrence Peter Berra’s final gift to the world of columnists and compilers of quotes came last week when he passed away at the age of 90.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale hog and dairy men just about cleaned up on the premium list at the livestock show held in Cameron. There was quite a nice display of all kinds of stock, it was said, with some excellent entries in all classes. In Jersey cattle W.E.

Milam County news and updates from judge

Be a’s K i t c he n— Bea’s kitchen, which is located at the new Milam County Annex, plans to open on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. The long-awaited vent hood has been installed and new coolers were delivered last week. Congregate meals will be served at the noon hour for $3 per person.

City Cemetery

Historical marker dedication will be held on Saturday The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Old City Cemetery in Rockdale as a significant part of Texas history by awarding a Texas Historical Cemetery marker.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Rockdale Christian Services would like to extend a heart felt thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for hosting the food drive held Saturday, Sept. 24.

Communities in Concert Band wants musicians

Calling men and women with instruments. Bob Burnett, chair of the Communities in Concert Band, is looking for new members from Rockdale, Milano, Cameron, Thorndale, Caldwell, Lexington, Hearne and other surrounding areas. The band doe s not require auditions.