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Walking the pavement of heaven

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Walking the pavement of heaven

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Agood Samaritan was walking home late one night when he came upon a drunk on the sidewalk. Wanting to help, he asked the drunk, “Do you live here?” “Yep.” “Would you like me to help you upstairs?” “Yep.” When they got up on the second floor, the good person asked, “Is this your floor?” “Yep.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Operators interested in the possibilities of deep oil in Milam County are watching with close attention the progress of two tests now going down in the southwestern portion of the county, one just northeast of Gay Hill, the other near Nile.

New threats to Milam County agriculture

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New threats to Milam County agriculture

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Ranching and farming involve a whole lot of watching and waiting. Watching the weather. Watching the markets. Watching the condition of your cattle and your pastures. Sometimes the biggest problems start out so small that they’re easy to miss until they’ve become a much larger issue.

Self-portrait drawing by Hector Yepez-Salazar, a 2025-26 eighth-grader in Art II at Rockdale Junior High School.

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Vacation pictures of food from Mexico

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE In our family text messages, I am getting a little angry at not being on vacation in Mexico with three family members. Ken and Christine are staying at a house in San Miguel de Allende, and the house has three employees, and one of the employees makes their meals for them.

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The American Dream

—the Dallas Morning News Editorial Board

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Many long generations of Americans have seen their children fare better than themselves.

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Data centers

—dallas Morning News Editorial Board

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:44

Texans should welcome the economic impact data centers can bring to the state, but growth must be thoughtful and questions about how these developments affect communities need deeper understanding. Last month, Gov.

A married man should forget his mistakes

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A married man should forget his mistakes

Bill Cooke

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:44

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH Hadn’t heard from our Utah connection, Don Lansberry, for a while so was tickled to see his moniker show up in my e-mail. Don is the papa of Leah Thomason of our town and relays some funny stuff from time to time. Title of this epistle from Don is “Men are just happier people.

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Looking back...

News Staff

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:44

100 YEARS AGO 'The biggest crowd that ever attended a political speaking in Rockdale,' is the universal opinion concerning the immense throng of people which packed Fair Park Monday night to hear the address of Hon. Dan Moody, Attorney General of Texas, and candidate for Governor.

Self-portrait drawing by Rayanna Dunn, a 2025-26 eighth-grader in Art II at Rockdale Junior High School.

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Falling back in love with our country

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:44

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Ihave to admit I don't know much about the World Cup or soccer, but I sure have enjoyed the videos of people from all over the world saying how wonderful the United States is. Especially considering how the US is portrayed in the news.

JUDGE’S COMMENTS BILL WHITMIRE Milam County Judge

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A Fourth of July in Milam County

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

There are a lot of places in America where the Fourth of July is celebrated with big city festivals, elaborate fireworks displays and crowds that stretch for miles. But here in Milam County, we tend to celebrate it a little differently.