FriYAY 4-H Day Camp held June 27

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

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

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

 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

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

American Legion Carlyle Post 358 Post Vice Commander George Bunch handed college scholarships to Kylie Clark and Tatum Hapes.

GRAND OPENING

Integrity Roofing & Construction LLC held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 5, with homemade hamburgers and drinks, prizes and even gave away a brandnew roof.

POSGCS offers free water well testing kits

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District is offering free water quality testing for private well owners in Milam and Burleson counties from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 17, during regular business hours. Sample kits will be available for pickup and drop-off between 8 a.m.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Don Jayamaha, owner of Town & Country Tires—surrounded by family, friends and employees—cuts the ribbon to celebrate the 21st anniversary of his business on June 7. The day included a goat petting zoo, a bounce house and authentic Indian cuisine. Town & Country Tires is located at 1901 W.

FIVE GENERATIONS

Former Rockdale Elementary School Principal Eldon Ball took a photo with his family and shared it with The Reporter. Shown here are Bethany Ball, Erin Campbell, Luke Campbell, Eldon Ball Sr. and Eldon Ball Jr.