FACTS ABOUT THE 1895

On Oct. 19, 1895, the Rockdale City Council approved the following for the new City Hall: a payment of $129.60 was approved for Henry Struve, the new contractor. Water Tipps was paid $3 for wiring the building. Elgin Press Brick was paid $57.20 for brick.

THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

We’re all about delicious Thanksgiving side dishes this month in Kyle’s Kitchen, 7A.

Buddy Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 3rd

The 17th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run, which benefits needy children in Milam County, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. As usual the ride will begin and end at The Ranch. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and will be $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger. Or a new toy valued at $25.

Principals recognized at board meeting

At the last school board meeting held on Oct. 17, the board recognized the district’s four principals for National Principal Month. The Superintendent read the 2022 Texas Governor's Proclamation acknowledging Principals Month.

Serious like Jesus

I’m a social media guy. Facebook is not my jam, but other platforms are a blessing to me and my ministry. I love the church, but can we talk? S omet imes , ma y be most of the time the church looks weird online.

Solitude is indispensable to the Christian

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small cabin on Walden Pond and lived there for two years. He said, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately. . .and not, when I came to die, discover I had not lived.” Thoreau’s cabin was a mere ten by fifteen by eight feet.

First Baptist collecting Samaritan shoeboxes

More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14–21.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Rollo Insurance celebrated their two-year anniversary on Tuesdaywith a come and go reception and refreshments. Employees on hand were JoellePhillips, Michelle Ferguson, Anna Bland holding Karis Bland and owner Nathan Bland.

REUNION

The RHS Class of 1964 held a reunion at The Rockdale CountryClub on Tuesday, October 4. The class was joined by several spousesand special guests as well as some members of the class of 1965. Theclass was honored to welcome Mr. Bill Grusendorf, former high schoolband director.

Everything you need to know about pumpkins, plus a recipe

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Selection—Look for a deep orange color, but some pumpkins can be green. The skin and stem should be hard. Give the pumpkin a good thump. If it’s hollow…it’s ripe. Health Fact—Raw pumpkin provides 26 calories and is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and fiber.