Lifestyle

Wild Things Zoofari big hit at library

News Staff

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19

Over 260 kids had a wild time at Wild Things Zoofari at the library on Friday. Owner Dylan McDaniel brought a red ruffed lemur, a chocolate skunk, a Chinchilla, a tenrec from Madagascar, a Fennec fox and a baby kangaroo.

Milam County participants in the Tri-County Consumer Decision Making Camp were (front row, L-R) James Holcombe, Winston Walzel, Abbie Basonic, Mackenzie Holcombe, Kendall Hertenberger; (back row, L-R) Micah Holcombe, Becky Castillo, Maddie Basonic, Luke Holcombe, Brioni Bolivar and Ally Smitley.

Tri-County Consumer Decision Making Camp

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

Young minds from across Central Texas recently gathered to build practical life skills at the Tri-County Consumer Decision Making Camp, a hands-on educational experience focused on sharpening their basic consumer and reasons skills.

MEET THE BAND DIRECTOR— About 60 people welcomed new band director Samuel W. Long, Jr. on Monday night at RHS. Long is shown here with students Destinee Bluford (left) and Annabelle Henderson.

MEET THE BAND DIRECTOR

News Staff

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

—About 60 people welcomed new band director Samuel W. Long, Jr. on Monday night at RHS. Long is shown here with students Destinee Bluford (left) and Annabelle Henderson.

103 attend Appelt reunion on June 1

Linda Ward

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

On June 1, 2025, 103 family members gathered for the 61st Appelt Family Reunion at Appelt’s Hill Hall in Hallettsville. They enjoyed a delicious meal of stew, sausage, potatoes and green beans prepared by Tommy Macha and his family, along with side dishes and desserts brought by the members.

Peace Lutheran Church celebrates Martin Luther’s 500th anniversary

News Staff

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

Peace Lutheran Church is celebrating the 500th wedding anniversary of Martin Luther and Kathar ina von Bora which established an example of Christian marriage. Their partnership embodied mutual respect, faithful companionship, hospitality and spiritual ministry.

Noah Bradley and Abigail Bradley teaching robotics to Cloverbuds Anna Kroeger and Briggs Berry.

FriYAY 4-H Day Camp held June 27

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56

On Friday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Milam County Extension Office had a successful “FriYAY 4-H Day Camp” in the Milam County Annex. Local youth came together for a full day of fun and experiential learning. Cloverbuds (K–2nd grade) was the focus of the morning session, which ran from 9 a.

REUNIONS

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

Noack family reunion held in Lynn home The family of Ernest Noack gathered Saturday, June 7 for their annual family reunion at the home of Glenna Lynn.

Class of 1975 hits golden graduation anniversary

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

The Rockdale High School Class of 1975 celebrated its 50th class reunion last week at the Kay Theater with 33 members in attendance. The classmates enjoyed sharing memories and reconnecting with old friends.

CENTURY AND A QUARTER

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

Citizens National Bank held an open house reception to mark its 125th year of banking. Pictured are: front, L-R, Aaron Griffith, Branch President Jim Morse, Kayla Sumrall, Charlotte Starr, Rebecca Tovar and Amanda Cortez; back, Diana Reese, Hayley Burns, Lucita Rodriguez and Nick Montelongo.

Library receives grant for summer programs

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

The Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library staff announced it has been awarded the 2025 Summer at the Library Grant, sponsored by the Texas Library Association and H-E-B.