QUICK LOOK

Milam Historical Commission to host First Friday Coffee The Milam County Historical Commission is hosting the First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Memorial Library on Oct. 7. The coffee will start at 9 a.m.

Brown’s service set for Oct. 15

(Editor’s note: For those of us fortunate enough to have known former Reporter editor Mike Brown, this eulogy is so beautifully and perfectly written by his stepdaughter, Kayla Wieczorek Offield, that we wanted to share it with our readers as a special tribute to him. His obituary is on page 6A.

BLUE RIBBON

Rockdale’s Jody Morris took home first prize at the Austin Area QuiltGuild’s 2022 Quiltfest held recently. “The idea for this quilt began in 2020 during COVIDlockdown. I love feathers and pebbles, so I combined the two to create as much textureas possible.

HONOR FOR WILLIAMS—

Rickey Williams, Presidentof Classic Bank received a plaque from Milam CountyJudge Steve Young and the Commissioners Court forbeing instrumental in helping to make the Milam CountyAnnex possible.

Jesus is a great gift

I’m sitting across from the Blonde right now. One of the best things I do every day is drink coffee with her, talk about the news and pray together. The kitchen table is a blessing many families have forgotten about. I am however a little disturbed by something she just shared with me.

It is a storm born of butterfly wings

What causes hurricanes? Low pressure weather systems are the main cause. Latent heat rising from water evaporation over warm oceans, not dispersed by wind sheer, that rises and begins to turn by the effects of opposite, plummeting cool air. That’s the main cause.

Extracurricular activities, clubs plentiful at RHS

Rockdale High School currently has around 460 students. For all of these students, being involved is important when trying to make the most of their high school experience.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE 1895

On Oct. 5, 1895, Rockdale Press Brick Works provided 3,460 bricks for the new Rockdale City Hall. Benjamin and Joseph Loewenstein operated the Rockdale Brick Works and helped build seven other brick business buildings in Rockdale.

Marinating tips, tricks with a zucchini recipe

Marinades can be tricky when it comes to food safety. It is important to remember that if the marinade is contaminated with raw meat, it should be kept away from fresh, ready-to-eat foods.

EXCELLENCE ON THE FIELD

The Rockdale High School Big Blue Bandearned an ‘Excellent’ rating and the Best-in-Class award on Saturday atBrazos Valley Marching Festival in Caldwell. “Thanks to everyone who cameout and supported the band!