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

100 YEARS AGO.... Internal Revenue Service Agent Capt. T. R. Stevic raided a Thorndale residence and found a large quantity of illegal alcohol (Prohibition had started) plus items believed related to the manufacture of alcohol.

Milam 4-H’ers in the spotlight

This spring, we are highlighting our Milam County 4-H seniors graduating in 2020. We are so proud of these youth as they have worked very hard, for most of them, over 10 years in 4-H. They have competed in numerous competitions and have gained life skills they will use their entire lives.

Side dishes with something-something

Sometimes I just want to eat a piece of protein simply cooked with salt and pepper. Maybe a little fresh garlic or garlic powder. Chicken breasts, boneless pork loin chops, even a hamburger patty. But when I do I like to step the sides up a little.

Always do your best

Our lives right now are part funeral, part monastery and part stuck in an airport with no connecting flights. If you ever wondered what it was like to be Julian Assange (the WikiLeaks guy who hides out in embassies to avoid prosecution), well now you know.

Christianity is a global religion

Each year, millions of young people commit to the sacraments and profess to fulfill the tenets of the Christian faith. Each sacrament helps Christians strengthen the bonds they have with their faith.

‘Not forgotten’

There have been lots of casualties in the fight against COVID-19 but, fortunately, Memorial Day was not one of them. While observances were muted in the Rockdale area, they were personal and much appreciated. Thanks for taking time to honor heroes.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

County Judge has been leader during pandemic Dear editor, It appears to me that we are living in strange and perhaps sometimes, scary, times. I feel secure and safe in Milam County.

Golf clothes, not just for golfers anymore

At my last job with a medical company the sales department was often treated to trips around the states, and they were always very nice. They spent a lot of money on us because the sales department is where all the company’s money comes from.

Fake car seats another COVID-19 scam

Unfortunately, fake car seats have been on the market for a while. With many families facing financial worries due to the COVID-19 health crisis, it may be even more tempting to save money by buying a product that is advertised as a car seat and priced at a very low cost. In the U.S.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO.... Mrs. B.A. Kirkpatrick, wife of Dr. B.A. Kirkpatrick of Thrall, was killed and her husband and son seriously injured when their auto was struck by a Dallas city streetcar. Dr. T. E.