THEY REALLY SAID THAT?
News Staff
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
—Aesop
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12
Columns & Opinions
Don’t pick it up! Five-second rule disproved
Don’t pick it up! Five-second rule disproved
Editor’s Corner Mike Brown
(Judge Whitmire is on vacation this week. Here’s a column from Mike Brown from 2012.)
In the continuing headlong decline of civilization, we now have new evidence that one of humankind’s most necessary qualities— a sense of humor—is in grave danger.
This is not a parody, by the way.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24
Fall back
News Staff
Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too. It’ll help your body clock reset faster.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24
‘All about me’ poster by Ryan Skrhak, a seventh-grade Art I student in Rockdale Junior High School.
Ode to my best friend and sister, Kathy
Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Tuesday was my sister Kathy’s happy heavenly birthday, and I’ve been thinking about her a lot lately. I remember she always told me she was a Libra on the zodiac, and I only found out she was really a trueblue Scorpio after she died. And that’s who she was as a person.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
News Staff
Dear editor, An HEB initiative in collaboration with Texas Master Naturalists is promoting pollinator conservation. Texas pollinators are bees, moths, humming birds, bats, flies, butterflies and beetles.
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
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Exceptions for Milam County’s burn ban
Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
As many people in Milam County know, there has been a burn ban in place since September 28. When we put a burn ban in place, we don’t do it lightly.
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
‘All about me’ poster by Sheila Torres, a seventh-grade Art I student in Rockdale Junior High School.
Trick or treating, a coat drive and jokes
Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Last Friday I called around to all of Rockdale’s churches to find out which ones were offering Trunk or Treat or Fall Festival celebrations. I put a list on the front page, so you’ll know where to take the kids in addition of going door to door.
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
News Staff
Earlier detection of breast cancer leads to higher survival rates
It doesn’t discriminate. It’s an equal opportunity killer and it needs to be stopped.
It’s breast cancer and this month in particular has been set aside to make people aware of its dangers.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11
‘All about me’ poster by Annalise Alderete, a seventh-grade Art I student in Rockdale Junior High School.
Don’t realize how much we use internet
Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
We don’t realize how much we depend on the internet for work or play until it’s gone. I’m writing this first part on Wednesday, Oct. 8, currently the entire city is without internet, and I am bored and not able to get any work done.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11
It’s Rockdale Fair and Rodeo time
It’s Rockdale Fair and Rodeo time
Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
This week marks the annual Rockdale Fair and Rodeo. Starting last weekend and running all the way through this weekend, there will be all sorts of activities for everyone to take part in as we mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11