Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO.... Night watchman Joe King was credited with saving an entire block of downtown Rockdale after discovering five gallons of kerosene were poured at the rear of Model Market and set ablaze.

MILAM COUNTY 4-H AWARDS PROGRAM

The Milam County 4-H Awards Program is held each year to celebrate the accomplish ments of our Milam County 4-H members who have excelled in their specific field(s) of interest throughout the year. The presentation of the Gold Star Awards began in 1933.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets 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. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.

SPONSORS

VFW Auxiliary Post 6525 hosted First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library last Friday. In attendance were (L-R) Texas State Assistant Treasurer for the VFW Auxiliary Shary Tutti, Donna Diver, Irene Garza, Rita Johnson, Donna Nichter, Barbara Walko and Paula Stewart.

THE 1895

Readers have probably seen some crane work going on at the historic building.

Classic Bank Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Thorndale Branch

THORNDALE, TX - SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 — Classic Bank is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its newest branch in Thorndale. This milestone marks the beginning of a significant expansion, reaffirming our commitment to accessibility and community presence.

Two different chicken recipes

Igot some whole wheat orzo recently because it's a healthier choice for diabetics but is good for you even if you aren't diabetic. Here's the first thing I'm making. And it's a good use of a rotisserie chicken.

Summer chicken recipe ideas

Iran across this chicken salad recipe the other day and thought it sounded good. Plus it has both bacon and avocado in it so how bad could it be?

REUNIONS

RHS Class of 1970 reunion planned The Rockdale High School Class of 1970 will hold its 55th class reunion Sept. 19 and 20. Classmates should receive in the mail soon a detailed letter covering the two-day event with return information needed.

LOOKING BACK

40 YEARS AGO The setting was not really Dogpatch but it seemed that way at the Sadie Hawkins dance attended by more than 650 Milam County residents Friday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Attendees wore attire much like the characters of the late Al Capps Lil’ Abner comic strip.