Vet clinic really enjoyed the Super Bowl

(Judge Whitmire is holding Moot Court this week so enjoy some humor from Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke from 2014.— KWC) Neighbor Grover sez to be born a gentleman is an accident; to die one is an achievement. “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise!

Reclaim American middle

In Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote that “the health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.” When we get it right, our society finds its common goodness. When we get it wrong, our society becomes venomous.

St. Valentine

The strange origins of today’s ‘celebration of love’ Where did Valentine’s Day originate? The history of the holiday—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St.

Funny texts and other silliness

Ihave a good relationship with our local Milam County Sheriff. I text him questions when I need answers to all kinds of different things. And I’m glad no one is running against him this election cycle because I think Mike Clore is a great sheriff.

County employees make the difference

Every week there are a myriad of things going on with your Milam County Government. This week I thought I might share with you some of the items that have a direct and an indirect effect on us here in Milam County.

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… The Reporter is requested by the Internal Revenue Department at Austin to announce that a deputy collector from that department will be in Rockdale on Saturday, February 23 to assist anyone desiring his services in making their income tax report.

Check out the art on page 6B

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE Along time ago, my father stopped using political car toons on the editorial page and instead decided to use the artwork of students in Rockdale ISD.

Look at a woman’s hands to determine her mood

(This is a column from 20 years ago from Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke. Enjoy!— KWC) Neighbor Grover sez he changed his car horn to gunshot sounds, and people move out of his way much better now.

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

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… George Wickline, engineer from the State Highway Department, together with a Federal engineer, has made a location for the proposed new bridge over Little River, to be used instead of the McCown crossing.

The beat goes on

Granddaughter replaces legend for annual Black History series editor, the late Mike Brown, wrote this editorial about Tamara Hebert Powell taking up the reins with a series of articles for Black History month, which her grandmother, Susie Sansom Piper, wrote for The Reporter for 42 years.