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POSGCS offers free water well testing kits

News Staff
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District is offering free water quality testing for private well owners in Milam and Burleson counties from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 17, during regular business hours. Sample kits will be available for pickup and drop-off between 8 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
Don Jayamaha, owner of Town & Country Tires—surrounded by family, friends and employees—cuts the ribbon to celebrate the 21st anniversary of his business on June 7. The day included a goat petting zoo, a bounce house and authentic Indian cuisine. Town & Country Tires is located at 1901 W.
FIVE GENERATIONS

FIVE GENERATIONS

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FIVE GENERATIONS

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Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
Former Rockdale Elementary School Principal Eldon Ball took a photo with his family and shared it with The Reporter. Shown here are Bethany Ball, Erin Campbell, Luke Campbell, Eldon Ball Sr. and Eldon Ball Jr.

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LOOKING BACK

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Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Just as the farmers of Milam County had come to believe the corps could go no longer without rain, old J. Pluvius tilted his water barrel and spilled out a half-inch wetting Monday morning of this week, the shower falling upon the just and unjust alike.

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CHURCH NEWS

News Staff
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
Forest Grove Christian Church sets VBS Forest Grove Christian Church, at 8092 US 77, will hold a Vacation Bible School June 30 through July 2. Registration and food begins at 5:30 and VBS goes from 6-8:30 p.m. each night.
HEADED TO A&M— Andres Hernandez was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Thursday Reading Club. Hernandez will study radiology at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Innovation and Tech Campus. Shown here are club members presenting the check (L-R) Barbara Nelson, Peggy Cooke, Gloria Walker, Hernandez, Patricia McKee and Geri Burnett.

HEADED TO A&M— Andres Hernandez was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Thursday Reading Club. Hernandez will study radiology at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Innovation and Tech Campus. Shown here are club members presenting the check (L-R) Barbara Nelson, Peggy Cooke, Gloria Walker, Hernandez, Patricia McKee and Geri Burnett.

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HEADED TO A&M—

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Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

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American Legion Monthly Meetings
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
The American Legion Post 358meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458. Milam County Ham Radio Club meeting Milam County Ham Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Kyle’s Kitchen KYLE COOKE

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Cucumber salad, two chicken

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
As promised, I got Elizabeth Thomas’ German Cucumber Salad recipe, and it’s so simple. Sometimes the best things are the simplest, I guess. It sure was good with a shrimp boil.