Looking back...

In oil news, Capt. A.J. Coyle of the firm of Coyle & Corning, Mexia operators, stated that his firm would rapidly drill out their recent purchases in the Rockdale-Minerva sector of the Milam County shallow field. Their No.

A dad can’t even enjoy the comet probe

(Another funny story from editor Mike Brown from 2014.) The story goes that in every triumphal parade for a Roman emperor or general, someone was actually assigned to ride in the chariot with him. Their sole duty was to whisper in the conquering hero’s ear.

Thanksgiving during diabetes month

COMMENTS FROM MICAH November is the start of the holiday season and National Diabetes Month.

More Thanksgiving goodness

When I was very young and we had Thanksgiving with Mom’s side of the family, Sweet Potato Casserole was always on the menu but I don’t remember ever tasting it. There’s something about a sweet side dish that never made sense to me. And we never have it anymore.

ORGANIZATIONS

Heavenly Treasures back-to-school sale A $5 bag day will be held on Friday, Dec. 2. The store will be open on Nov. 17 during the Tree Lighting at Wolf Park and the Sip and Shop events from 4 to 7 p.m. Heavenly Treasures will be open Tuesday, Nov. 27, at their regular hours (9 a.m.

Milam County Health Summit another first

JUDGE’S COMMENTS Last week we held the first ever Milam County Health Summit. The purpose of the summit was to gather those who deal with physical and mental health issues in the same room to raise awareness to the issues we face in the county and the resources that are available.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Mary Timmerman, wife of John Timmerman Sr., died at the family home in the Bushdale community, aged 76 years. Mrs. Timmerman, with her husband, were two of the oldest Milam County citizens, having settled here in 1872, before the town of Rockdale was established.

Holiday sobriety

The holiday season is meant to bring peace and joy while families share in love, kindness, compassion, and gratitude. However, the holiday season can look quite different for many families.

Think bigger about event to draw people

Ineed you to start thinking bigger. Last week when I asked for ideas on how to attract people to Rockdale, I guess I wasn’t clear enough. What I am talking about (and not just me, everyone in the Leadership Rockdale class is talking about it) is something that Rockdale will be known for.

Preserving the fabric of the United States

(Instead of hearing from me this week, I’d like to share with you this information about the American Legion which was sent to me by Rockdale’s American Legion Carlyle Post 358 Adjutant Michael Lee in honor of Veterans Day on Friday. K.W.C.