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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Just as the farmers of Milam County had come to believe the corps could go no longer without rain, old J. Pluvius tilted his water barrel and spilled out a half-inch wetting Monday morning of this week, the shower falling upon the just and unjust alike.

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CHURCH NEWS

News Staff
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12
Forest Grove Christian Church sets VBS Forest Grove Christian Church, at 8092 US 77, will hold a Vacation Bible School June 30 through July 2. Registration and food begins at 5:30 and VBS goes from 6-8:30 p.m. each night.
HEADED TO A&M— Andres Hernandez was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Thursday Reading Club. Hernandez will study radiology at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Innovation and Tech Campus. Shown here are club members presenting the check (L-R) Barbara Nelson, Peggy Cooke, Gloria Walker, Hernandez, Patricia McKee and Geri Burnett.

HEADED TO A&M— Andres Hernandez was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Thursday Reading Club. Hernandez will study radiology at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Innovation and Tech Campus. Shown here are club members presenting the check (L-R) Barbara Nelson, Peggy Cooke, Gloria Walker, Hernandez, Patricia McKee and Geri Burnett.

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HEADED TO A&M—

News Staff
Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

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ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Monthly Meetings
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
The American Legion Post 358meets 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. Milam County Ham Radio Club meeting Milam County Ham Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Cucumber salad, two chicken

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
As promised, I got Elizabeth Thomas’ German Cucumber Salad recipe, and it’s so simple. Sometimes the best things are the simplest, I guess. It sure was good with a shrimp boil.

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Slow cooker recipes are perfect for summer

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
When most people think of slow cookers, visions of cozy autumn chili or hearty winter stews come to mind. But before you pack away your Crock-Pot for the season, consider this: summer might just be the best time to bring it out.

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American Legion Monthly Meetings
Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
The American Legion Post 358meets 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. Milam County Ham Radio Club meeting Milam County Ham Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

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REUNIONS

Appelt Reunion Set For June 1 In Hallettsville
Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
The Appe lt Fami ly Reunion will be held Sunday, June 1, at Appelt’s Hill Hall in Hallettsville. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12-noon. Stew, sausage, side dishes and drinks will be provided.