Notes from the road: America’s Great 48

(Late editor Mike Brown sure enjoyed traveling. Enjoy this column from 2016 about his travels. KWC.) Afew of my close friends know that last year I completed a longtime dream of mine by finally setting foot in all 48 contiguous states. “Contiguous” is a weasel word.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Are you appalled as you watch the repercussions of the war on Iran (which have been predicted by experts for decades, should the U.S. enter war with Iran) evolve?

Sunshine Week

Protect transparency laws that help Texans fight corruption As journalists and engaged citizens watch over our government, it’s often about the money. Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay?

Hubcap mystery has been solved

Aweek or so ago I told you about losing two hubcaps and then finding one of them. I thought the other one was a goner because Noelia and I had left town for a trip to Costco. Well, it turns out that my hubcap fell offin Noelia’s driveway and my nephew found it and put it in the garage.

On service and community

Last year, I wrote an article on this same subject. But the truth is, the role each of us plays in building a stronger community is too important to only revisit once. So, consider this a bit of intentional repetition as a reminder to keep service and community action at the top of our priorities.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Next Friday and Saturday, Rockdale will be called upon to entertain the largest crowds in the history of the Milam County Interscholastic League. So says Director General J.C.

International Women’s Day

E arlier this week the world recognized International Women’s Day, a time set aside to celebrate the incredible contributions women make in our homes, our workplaces, our communities and across society.

Iran

The ongoing military action in Iran involves myriad complex issues, with economic, political, social and other costs and risks that bear careful watching. It is much too early to know or appreciate the full panoply, but some initial thoughts are in order. Let’s look briefly at energy markets.

Save the date for home garden tour

Idid not want to get up on Monday morning even though I enjoy daylight savings time. I just wish it would have been sunny on Sunday. I have been enjoying going around the yard and seeing everything that is blooming or about to bloom.

Looking back... 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO… It will be of interest to all citizens of the Rockdale justice precinct to know that Judge Ed Gunn, who for the past 14 years has held the office of justice of he peace, will not seek reelection this year, but will voluntarily retire at the expiration of his present and...