God is with us if we are with them

Matthew tells us a woman came to Jesus with a jar of expensive ointment and poured it on his head as he sat at table. The disciples complained, “Why this waste? This ointment could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to the poor.” Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman?

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… The Commissioners Courts of Milam and Robertson counties in joint session at Cameron, Tuesday of this week, opened bids and awarded contract for the construction of the Brazos bridge on the Reagan Highway below Gause.

REUNIONS

Hairston-Diver reunion to be held October 12th The annua l Ha i r ston-Diver Family Reunion will be held Saturday, October 12, at the Milano Community Center in downtown Milano. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch to start at noon.

2024 RHS Homecoming Parade

2024 RHS Homecoming Parade

Thank you

We are blown away by the community support for our first Taste of Milam event by CASA of Milam County. This event was a tremendous success, exceeding all expectations.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO… Contract has been made for the sale of the Rockdale road bonds and the bond brokers interested have put up a forfeit and now have their attorneys examining the record.

Fall is still hot in Texas

Kyle’s Kitchen Even though the first day of fall was Sunday, we all know we’ll be lucky if we get into the 70s during the day around these parts. I think there are a lot of you who like what I call “winter foods” any time of year like my parents. They love soups and stews even when it’s 100 degrees.

ORGANIZATIONS

Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

Milam County 4-H members feted at banquet

The Milam County 4-H Awards Program is held each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our Milam County 4-H members who have excelled in their specific field(s) of interest throughout the year. Each year we recognize our seniors who will graduate.

UPGRADES

Southwest Milam Water Supply completed the construction upgrades for their FM 908 water plant in August. This booster pump station receives water from their Rockdale well, then boosts the pressure and distributes it to the surrounding community.