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10-20-40-100 Years Ago
Wed, 08/20/2025 - 10:33
40 YEARS AGO The setting was not really Dogpatch but it seemed that way at the Sadie Hawkins dance attended by more than 650 Milam County residents Friday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Attendees wore attire much like the characters of the late Al Capps Lil’ Abner comic strip.

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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 08/13/2025 - 11:06
American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets 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.

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REUNIONS

News Staff
Wed, 08/13/2025 - 11:06
RHS Class of 1970 reunion planned The Rockdale High School Class of 1970 will hold its 55th class reunion Sept. 19 and 20. Classmates should receive in the mail soon a detailed letter covering the two-day event with return information needed.

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 11:06
10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO Drinking fountains, barbecue grills, picnic tables, trash cans and a horseshoe pitching area are in the plans for a City Park improvements project of the Rockdale Noon Lions Club, Dr. Larry Jones reported to the City Council members on Monday.

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Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets 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.

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Looking back...

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Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO Sandra Wolf, 1980 graduate of Rockdale High School and an employee at the secretarial pool at Alcoa's Rockdale Works, was one of 20 finalists from a field of 512 hopefuls vying to have their artwork selected for the cover of Southwestern Bell's...
CAMP

CAMP

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CAMP

News Staff
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
Connect Church held a week-long day camp which was part mission trip, part outreach and part discipleship. “It was a great success as these young people served the lord and the community,” said pastor Ken Ansell.
Healthy Mediterranean recipes

Healthy Mediterranean recipes

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Healthy Mediterranean recipes

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19
When I l i ve d in Houston, a Spanish tapas restaurant opened not too far from my house and it was very good. Tapas are small Spanish savory dishes typically served with drinks. I had some Spanish wine which was delicious. This next recipe was my favorite of all.
Wild Things Zoofari big hit at library

Wild Things Zoofari big hit at library

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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.

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.

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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.