Community invited to tree lighting

Dear editor, I would like the invite the residents of Rockdale to our Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Wolf Park. With the help of many Rockdale businesses and individuals we were able to purchase a 32-foot tall lighted Christmas tree for the whole town to enjoy.

I get by with help from these special friends

I’m sure you’ve already noticed this, but Rockdale is in that scary, several-week period where everyone is being blinded when they drive east in the morning and west in the afternoon. I almost ran over my neighbor, Sonny Lillard, the other day.

Record spike in COVID cases in Milam County

On Monday, Nov. 9, we had a new record high number of COVID-19 cases in Milam County. We had a single, one-day total of 28 new cases. That brought the number of active COVID-19 cases up to 56. This is the highest count of active cases since the statewide spike on July 16.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale was honored by a short speech and words of greeting and appreciation from Sen. Warren Harding of Ohio, President-Elect of the United States. He stopped long enough to make a three-minute speech to the assembled crowd. J.A.

It’s Toy Run time in town

Now that November is here we are officially in the holiday season. There are so many organizations and events that Rockdalians help out during the holidays and a very important one is coming up next month.

Recipe for good night’s sleep; Texans voting

My roommates and I do not like heated air in the house. Fireplace? That’s fine. But we just tend not to run the heater unless it’s absolutely necessary, especially at night. I have slept so well the past several nights since it’s gotten cooler.

Art by Trinity Hurd

Art by Trinity Hurd, a Rockdale Junior High seventh-grader.

Help needed on high-speed internet survey

Like many rural counties, we are starved in Milam County for high-speed internet. In some parts of the county, such as Rockdale and Cameron, Zochnet has provided fiber, which allows for the fastest connection. However, in many parts of the county, we have slow speeds or no internet.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale entertained the East & West Texas Highway Association in elaborate style.

Holiday Gift Idea Exchange is going virtual

This year’s Holiday Gift Idea Exchange will have a different look to our event. We will be putting a video of all the kids’ crafts up on the Facebook page from Nov. 16-20. We encourage the public to visit our Facebook page for the videos and event: www.facebook.com/ milamcountyfourH.