Transparency changes coming to court

This week we will make some changes to how we conduct our Milam County commissioner,s court meetings.

MLK’s dream

We haven’t reached it but have faith we will one day For many years now, students in schools from sea to shining sea have been rightfully taught Martin Luther King Jr. was the most influential American civil-rights advocate of the 20th century.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Our sister city, Thorndale, suffered a disastrous fire in the business section, entailing damage of approximately $50,000. Three rick business buildings were totally destroyed as follows: Thorndale State Bank; The John Moerbe Building, which was occupied by the M.E.

Here’s something you’re not going to like

Well, here’s something you’re not going to like, as if there is much of anything to like about TxDOT’s downtown Rockdale project: the north corners of the Ackerman/ Cameron Avenue intersection are staying as they are.

The perfect president?

What Americans say they want, from age to gender What if you could pick a president to order? Let’s stipulate at the start that you can’t, that the choice in the 2024 election will be among actual human beings, not some ideal drawn in the abstract.

Judge to serve everyone in Milam County

JUDGE’S COMMENTS As I take office as the Milam County Judge, I am thankful for the support we have received, and look forward to serving all of Milam County.

Old hillbilly wisdom and a lawyer yarn

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled.

Fireworks

A&M doctor gives advice on keeping pets calm during fireworks celebrations With 2022 coming to a close, family and friends may be eager to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Many pets, however, may not welcome the loud noises or bright lights that accompany the celebratory event.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Under the tutelage and supervision of Mrs. Hodges, wife of Supt. J.M.

Rubber snakes, Blue Waltz perfume memories

Peg and I were reminiscing about Christmases past the other night. The youngest of our four had his 40th birthday last May, so these memories go back for decades. Kathy was 4 years old when Kyle was born. Kyle was 3 when Ken was born, and Ken was only 15 months old when Kevin made his appearance.