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Future projects – South County Annex

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Future projects – South County Annex

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36

This week wraps up my series on the building committees and the planning efforts underway to prepare for the future needs of our county.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The high wind that accompanied the rain several days ago, blew down several sheds and outhouses but did no serious damage, although lightning struck a tree on the farm of H. Keith near Davilla and completely demolished it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

News Staff

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:05

Dear editor, I’m Robert Salter, and I’m running for Texas State House District 17 as a Democrat in the March 3 primary. I’m a seven2th generation Milam County resident and eighth generation Texan, living on land my great-great-grandparents acquired in the late 1800s.

‘Ancient Egyptian tomb’ artwork by Kendra Carcamo Alvarado, a sixth-grade Intro to Art student in Rockdale Junior High School.

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We survived the winter wonderland

Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:05

We sur v i ved the snowpocalypse (or sleetpocalypse) at our house, and I hope all of our readers did too. I was pretty shocked when I looked out the window on Saturday morning to see all the ice. It was raining when I went to bed Friday night, but I still wasn’t expecting it.

Future projects — justice building

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Future projects — justice building

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:05

Last week I wrote the first of three articles intended to discuss the three building committees that were formed late last year to address the future building needs of the county. I think it is important to reiterate that these projects are just that — future projects.

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The Fed

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53

Dr. Perryman explains why an independent Fed is important An independent US monetary authority is imperative for economic growth, prosperity, stability, and -- indeed -- sustainability. Period.

‘Ancient Egyptian tomb’ artwork by Charlee Sisemore, a sixth-grade Intro to Art student in Rockdale Junior High School.

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Ashley Karl has more jokes for you

Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53

Ashley McKee Karl always has jokes. The other day I went over to a nearby CVS Pharmacy. When I got there, I went straight to the back of the store to where the pharmacist’s counter is located. I took out my little brown bottle along with a teaspoon and laid them both onto the counter.

Future Milam County building projects

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Future Milam County building projects

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53

Recently, when it comes to the reports of new buildings, there has been a lot of talking but not much listening – or reading. In the last few months, both on the radio and in the newspaper, I have discussed the three buildings committees we have created and the reason for the committees.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO In connection with Ford National Show Week, there was held at the place of business of W.E. Gaither, Rockdale Ford dealer, a reception and display unique in the town’s history.

The grown-up table

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The grown-up table

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53

Igot asked the other day about non-negotiables. I’m not sure if we are following Jesus we can have non-negotiables, in other words everything is always on the table with the Lord. If He says, “Go” we say, “Here I am, send me (Isaiah 6:8).