Milam County news and updates

TOWN HALL MEETING—We have a town hall meeting scheduled with State Senator Charles Schwertner for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Yards of Cameron, located at 301 Adams Ave., beginning at 1 p.m. Sen. Schwertner represents District 5, which includes Milam County.

Looking back...

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I serve a risen savior

I grew up in the church (PTL) and I grew up singing, “Deep and wide, deep and wide, there is a fountain flowing deep and wide.” I also grew up going to the community pool when visiting my grandparents and I remember the kiddie pool.

Dear God, I could use some help here

A local rancher I know was out in the pasture one day with his son and twelve-year-old grandson. By nature they are each accomplished horsemen. At some distance, the grandson had just swung up into the saddle of a partially broken horse.

Veteran suicide

For many veterans, the simple act of asking for help is very difficult. Personal responsibility is a cornerstone of military culture.

Way too early for Christmas music

I normally do not handle time changes very well be they either in the spring or the fall, but this year it seems like my body tried to automatically acclimate itself to it. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday I was in bed asleep by 8:30 p.m. so this one doesn’t seem so bad yet.

Milam news and updates from judge

Town hall meeting with Sen. Schwertner A town hall meeting is scheduled with State Sen. Charles Schwertner for Wednesday, November, 17 at the Yards of Cameron, located at 301 Adams Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. Sen. Schwertner represents District 5, which includes Milam County. Sen.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO The Milam County football classic was to be played between the teams of Rockdale and Cameron High schools. Because it was Armistice Day, and a legal holiday, it was estimated that it would be the largest crowed ever assembled in the county for a football game.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. • Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.

Favorite guilty pleasure food is deceased

Last Wednesday morning after that storm blew through, the following day’s wind was unbelievable. We had small limbs down all over the yard and one of my friends posted a picture on social media of a huge tree which was blown down right on top of her granddaughter’s little red car.