Earth Day in Milam County and beyond

Like everything else, Earth Day has been politicized to the point where it is a partisan hot potato. It seems that no good deed can go without the political extremes of both parties taking hold of the agenda and tying it closely to their own interests.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale housewives welcomed the news of the opening of a new home industry here that would enable them to purchase freshly-made “potato crisps” on short notice. Miss C.

Texas environmentalists

Our future is quickly becoming guided by a leadership role in clean energy and conservation Growing up in Texas, some of my richest memories include camping with my dad.

Septic tank service truck signs are the best

(Here is some funny stuff from Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke from April of 2016.) Neighbor Grover sez Cinderella got kicked off the softball team because she ran away from the ball.

‘I know suffering and have come to deliver’

The central saving act of God in the Hebrew Bible is the deliverance of Abraham’s children from slavery in Egypt—the Exodus.

Jesus is not far away

In Mark 4 Jesus gets into a boat with His squad and says, “Let us go across to the other side (of the Sea of Galilee).” That sounds good but then an epic storm comes up. The winds are described as a “hurricane” type force and the boat starts to fill up with water.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Following heavy rains and fed no doubt by heavier rains on the headwaters, Little River overflowed its bottoms for several days. Automobile traffic between Cameron and Rockdale was suspended during that time.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Of the my r iad of things I get to do as County Judge, one of the most special events so far has been to read my proclamation in support of Child Abuse Awareness on the lawn of the Courthouse.

Neighbor Grover had bad day at Cabela’s

(An oldie but a goodie from Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke—and Grover— from April 21, 2016.) Neighbor Grover sez he has ‘electile dysfunction’— the inability to get aroused by any presidential candidate in this 2016 campaign, and he’s pretty sure he’s not alone.

$30 million school bond measure

The Rockdale Reporter urges you to vote “for” on May 6 The Rockdale Independent School District needs your help. A bond measure to improve all school campuses will be on the May 6 ballot. Early voting starts on Monday, April 24. Are you over age 65?