LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Friday evening, May 28th, will see the close of a very successful session of Rockdale Public School, when 42 seniors, the largest class in the history of the institution, will be graduated from the local high school.

The wedding luggage

The Blonde and I were high school sweethearts, and we could not wait to be married, to be grown up - whatever that meant in 1982. Next to Jesus she is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Stay where God put you

Aclose friend recently shared with me a dream he had the night before. (This is true.) He dreamed he was floating down a river into the sea. He told God that he was tired of this and wanted to be somewhere else.

A busy weekend in Rockdale

We had a nice weekend with lots of visitors for Mother’s Day and lots of food, of course. Ken and Christine put their house up for sale in Fredericksburg and are doing some traveling since they haven’t heard anything about the jobs they’ve applied for.

Rural Texas must have a voice in Austin

As we move closer to the 2027 legislative session, there are several key issues already taking shape. Next week, I will have the opportunity to sit down with the House District 17 judges, along with our State Representative, Stan Gerdes.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO The Reporter was authorized to present to the voters the candidacy of L.L. Baylock for re-election as sheriff of Milam County, subject to the Democratic primary July 24. Mr.

Texas’ Triple Crown

In what has now become an annual tradition, Texas is once again the winner of Site Selection magazine’s Governor’s Cup.

Economic Development Week

Rockdale Municipal Development District, City of Rockdale announce recognition of 2026 Economic Development Week The Rockdale Municipal Development District marks the week of May 4 to May 8, as Economic Development Week.

Tacos, mariachi music, Ballet Folklorico

When I was growing up as a white child I did not know how much I loved mariachi music and Ballet Folklorico until Don Thoede and Jim Perry took The Big Blue Band from Tigerland to Mexico City when I was either a sophomore or junior in high school. We were treated to both as part of our trip.

Honor those behind the badge in the jail

E ach year during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, communities across the country pause to recognize a group of public servants whose work is often unseen but absolutely essential to the safety and stability of our local communities.