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JUDGE’S COMMENTS BILL WHITMIRE Milam County Judge

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Jobs and career fields in need

News Staff

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

Iget asked questions about the future of employment opportunities in the county. For so long, we have emphasized college in our K-12 education structure that many folks have forgotten about the basics. They concentrate on the cutting-edge occupations for their kids.

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LOOKING BACK

10-20-40 Years Ago

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

40 YEARS AGO… A Rockdale man, making a qualifying flight in a glider, crashed at the Rockdale Country Club Sunday afternoon. Bryan Andrew Bird, 27, was trying to land on the practice fairway when his glider hit a power line, causing his plane to nosedive on to the golf course.

Art by Estrella Delgadillo, a freshman at Rockdale High School (created while an eighth-grader).

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We could all use some peace and levity

News Staff

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

Ithink after the past couple of weeks we could all use a little peace in our lives, and you can do that right here in Rockdale this Sunday at Wolf Park where Rockdale Earth Day will present their third annual Night of Peace Celebration at 7:30 p.m.

Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS

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Naaman is holy ground

News Staff

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

Tovia Katz has been gone some time now. But those in Rockdale who remember him remember a wonderful friend and a devoted Christian. One particular year, Tovia was able to go to his native Israel to visit family. Before he left, he called me and asked what I’d like for him to bring back to me.

He told me to tell you that KEN ANSELL

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Faithful and obedient

News Staff

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:1) What’s the hardest thing you have ever done? Can you remember the hard days, the hard seasons? I can think of a lot of them.

Changing the world

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Changing the world

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo has talked about our military veterans. He mentioned how they come home from dodging bullets and doing hard work and then we expect them to move into split-level ranch style homes and live a normal life.

The stories we need to believe

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The stories we need to believe

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22

If you were blessed enough in your childhood years to learn from a delightful Sunday School teacher, had a devoted parent who read to you stories from the Bible, or listened to colorful preaching, you will remember dramatic, inspiring, and almost unbelievable happenings because, well, they are too...

Childhood Cancer

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Childhood Cancer

News Staff

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Rockdale ISD is proud to join the fight with its 10th annual “Gold Out” game, set for this Friday as the Tigers face off against the Lexington Eagles.

Art by Samantha Saldana Barrera, a freshman at Rockdale High School (created while an eighth-grader).

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Of birthdays, great causes, church humor

Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22

Ihad a nice birthday on Saturday turning 62. My usual running buddy, sister- in-law Noelia, was busy at Southwestern with her Spanish students so I got to do some birthday shopping at Costco and ate some good Vietnamese food at Broth and Basil all by myself.

‘Tax Offices’ in Milam County

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‘Tax Offices’ in Milam County

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22

When I hold general town hall meetings, I ask folks to give me the issues that are their biggest concern. Inevitably, taxes and water are in the top three or four issues they are concerned about.