Shop local

We are officially in the countdown to Christmas now that Thanksgiving is over. While we’re making our Christmas gift lists this year, let’s remember to put local businesses at the top of the list. If anyone deserves support this year, it’s our local business community.

A heartfelt thank you

I wanted to thank The Rockdale Reporter for a beautiful write up and full page coverage regarding Veterans Park five military monuments dedication on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 of this year. I appreciate all the hard work and true commitment that The Reporter makes to the community.

Laughter, acts of kindness: good for the soul

The other day I was walking out to my car at work and one of the guys from Perry & Perry Builders from next door came up behind me running to his truck. He scared me so badly I jumped.

Better, faster broadband in Milam County

Milam County has partnered with Connected Nation Texas to bring better, faster broadband service to Milam County. Milam County is the 11th community selected as part of a statewide effort led by Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and funded by the Texas Rural Funders—at no cost to the county.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO... At a small gathering of farmers and businessmen in Rockdale, a committee was appointed to call general meetings of owners and holders of low-grade cotton to be held in the City Hall Auditorium on Dec.

Are you a disciple?

like Twitter. I’m not a big fan of its evil twin, Facebook. It seems like Twitter is the serious sibling in the social media family, and if there was a Christian in the family I’m sure it would be Twitter. All of that was free and please don’t hate me.

Easy, filling beef recipes for cooler weather

We had a very nice Thanksgiving, if a little smaller than usual. I got my once-peryear turkey fix and if I don’t see a roast turkey again until next Thanksgiving that’ll be just fine with me. I am ready for some beef. Or seafood. Or pork. Or anything that isn’t turkey.

ORGANIZATIONS

Al-Anon in-person meetings canceled The Rockdale Just for Today Al-Anon meetings have been discontinued until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. For further information or support call Carolyn S. at 512-273-2484.

GAUSE NEWS

Here we are into December. Time to start making plans for the holidays. Co-ed volleyball is being played at Gause Baptist Church at 5 p.m. on Sundays. Men’s basketball is played at 7 p.m. Mondays. These are played in the Family Life Center. Bible Study is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Rockdale officers make 4 felony arrests on week

Police officers arrested four individuals for felonies over the past week. Juan Rubio Jr., 20, of Rockdale, was arrested at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday by officer Dillian Ford on a local warrant for theft of property less than $2,500 with two previous convictions.