Yogi: 90 years of one-liners, wisdom

(An October 2015 column from the late editor Mike Brown combining two of his favorite things: baseball and humor.) Lawrence Peter Berra’s final gift to the world of columnists and compilers of quotes came last week when he passed away at the age of 90.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… Rockdale hog and dairy men just about cleaned up on the premium list at the livestock show held in Cameron. There was quite a nice display of all kinds of stock, it was said, with some excellent entries in all classes. In Jersey cattle W.E.

Milam County news and updates from judge

Be a’s K i t c he n— Bea’s kitchen, which is located at the new Milam County Annex, plans to open on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. The long-awaited vent hood has been installed and new coolers were delivered last week. Congregate meals will be served at the noon hour for $3 per person.

City Cemetery

Historical marker dedication will be held on Saturday The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Old City Cemetery in Rockdale as a significant part of Texas history by awarding a Texas Historical Cemetery marker.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Rockdale Christian Services would like to extend a heart felt thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for hosting the food drive held Saturday, Sept. 24.

Communities in Concert Band wants musicians

Calling men and women with instruments. Bob Burnett, chair of the Communities in Concert Band, is looking for new members from Rockdale, Milano, Cameron, Thorndale, Caldwell, Lexington, Hearne and other surrounding areas. The band doe s not require auditions.

We are all too distracted these days

Remember Luke’s story about Jesus being invited to lunch by Martha and her sister, Mary. Luke says that Martha was distracted by many tasks; so she came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work? Tell her to help me.

It’s hard to grow up

I guess it’s my occupation, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the holidays. There is both joy and pain in the upcoming season. Thanksgiving no doubt is relevant to our spiritual lives (1st Thessalonians 5:18) and Christmas is the obvious (Isaiah 6:9). The pain for us is family.

Fed rate hike

What the hike means for borrowers, savers and home buyers After keeping interest rates low throughout the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve announced its fifth rate hike this year, raising rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Sept. 21.

Prayers for longtime editor Mike Brown

Reporter readers are invited to join our staff in continued prayers for former editor Mike Brown, who passed away Tuesday while entering the hospice stage of his battle with acute leukemia, as well as prayers for his wife, Sue, and their families.