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All delicious porky goodness

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

Noelia and I ate at the Texan Cafe a few weeks ago and I ordered the pork chop for the first time and it sure was good. This recipe sounds good as well.

Chicken recipes that make a sauce

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Chicken recipes that make a sauce

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

Here are some chicken recipes that also make a sauce to be served over mashed potatoes or rice, etc. The only thing that may be difficult about this recipe is finding boneless chicken breasts with the skin on, but it’s worth it to look for them.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Carlile Post No. 358, American Legion, is now perfecting plans for the biggest 4th of July celebration in the history of Rockdale. July 4th comes on Sunday this year, so the celebration will begin Monday morning. Governor Miriam A.

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Summer camp schedule released

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

Rockdale Athletics has released their schedule for this year’s summer camps. The fee is $30 for the first sport, then $10 for each additional sport. Camps are as follows: • Baseball/softball, 9-11 a.m. June 1-2, for incoming third through ninth grades. • Boys and girls soccer, 5-7 p.m.

Pasta dishes on the lighter side

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Pasta dishes on the lighter side

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:54

Here are a few pasta dishes on the lighter side instead of a heavy meat sauce. This first one has two sticks of butter in it, but everything else is light.

Simple spring salads

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Simple spring salads

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10

Ran across this recipe the other day and it sounds pretty good and pretty easy, especially if you use leftover rotisserie chicken.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The highway commission in Austin will receive bids on the Rockdale leg of State Highway 48, otherwise known as the I.&G.N. Highway, on April 23. (US 79 was called State Highway 48 at the time.

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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.

Milam County Ag ID team members are (front row, L-R) Sophia Fuchs, Mackenzie Holcombe, Peyton Warford, Winston Walzel and Hollie Rennemeyer; (back row) James Holcombe, Luke Holcombe, Caleb Fuchs, Brioni Bolivar and Kallie Rennemeyer.

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Milam 4-H competes at Rodeo Austin Ag Identification Contest

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Milam County 4-H members showcased their agricultural knowledge and competitive spirit at the Rodeo Austin Agricultural Product Identification Contest held on March 23, earning strong team and individual results against top competitors from across the state.

O.D. Butler Forage Field Day

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O.D. Butler Forage Field Day

The Ag Side Josh Evans

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

The O.D. Butler Forage Field Day will be held on May 15 at the Thomas Ranch located at 10365 Summer Lane in Anderson. This field day will offer three CEUs for pesticide applicators.