LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Contract has been made for the sale of the Rockdale road bonds and the bond brokers interested have put up a forfeit and now have their attorneys examining the record.

Fall is still hot in Texas

Kyle’s Kitchen Even though the first day of fall was Sunday, we all know we’ll be lucky if we get into the 70s during the day around these parts. I think there are a lot of you who like what I call “winter foods” any time of year like my parents. They love soups and stews even when it’s 100 degrees.

ORGANIZATIONS

Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

Milam County 4-H members feted at banquet

The Milam County 4-H Awards Program is held each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our Milam County 4-H members who have excelled in their specific field(s) of interest throughout the year. Each year we recognize our seniors who will graduate.

UPGRADES

Southwest Milam Water Supply completed the construction upgrades for their FM 908 water plant in August. This booster pump station receives water from their Rockdale well, then boosts the pressure and distributes it to the surrounding community.

Minerva Homecoming set for October 6th

The annual Minerva Homecoming will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Minerva Community Center, 378 County Road 232 Loop. “Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of visiting with friends and neighbors.

Know know Jesus

John Donne told us, “No man is an island, entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own or of thine friends were.

Every religion has a vision of heaven

Young Jonathan had been promised a new puppy for his birthday but had a tough time choosing one at the pet shop. Finally, he decided upon a shaggy puppy that was wagging its tail furiously. Jonathan made his choice, exclaiming: “I want the one with the happy ending!

DISASTER RESPONSE

The men and women of Peace Lutheran Church competed over the months of July and August collecting supplies for the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) Disaster Response program which focuses on providing assistance to those affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and...

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Ben Lowenstein Jr. is this week establishing Rockdale’s newest business venture, to be called “Lowenstein Five and Ten Cent Store.” It will occupy the building on Main Street recently vacated by Mrs. Dora Poole’s millinery store, and Mr.