No special ingredients required

I think Vietnamese food is some of the most delicious and healthy cuisines in the world. Here’s a Vietnamese noodle salad that, believe it or not, is entirely made with ingredients you can buy right here in Rockdale.

GAUSE NEWS

Dreary looking outside this Monday morning. Perfect weather for allergies to appear and mine have appeared! Wayne and I are scheduled for our second COVID shot today. A note to younger adults: When you get older, you spend more time in the doc tor’s office instead of home.

Gov. Abbott signs 2 bills that effect energy grid

The governor signed two bills Tuesday that will require weatherization of critical energy facilities and overhaul the management and oversight structure of the organization that oversees the state electric grid.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for May 25 through June 3. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Alma Luna and Jesus Ivan Luna to Rodrigo Costilla – 1.143 acres, Jose Leal Survey 29 (2,320).

Tornado preparedness can make a difference

Roughly 1,000 tornadoes per year are reported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tornadoes are intense, violent storms that feature a column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the world. However, the U.S.

Senior walk

Rockdale High School graduating seniors donned their caps and gowns to show grade schoolers what lies ahead for them.

Bill to create ‘Ike Dike’ on governor’s desk

The Texas Legislature passed a bill last week that would help pay for construction of the “Ike Dike” that would protect portions of the upper Texas coast—especially the Houston-Galveston area— from a major hurricane. While it still awaits the signature of Gov.

4-H spotlight shines on area high school grads

During May and June, we are highlighting Milam County 4-H seniors graduating in 2021. We are proud of these youth as they have worked very hard in 4-H, most of them for over 10 years. They have competed in numerous competitions and have gained life skills they will use their entire life.

Yard of the month

Rockdale Earth Day awarded the June Yard of the Month to Donna Cox at 1040 Cameron Avenue No. 16. She will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. Nominations for Yard of the Month are due on the 23rd of each month and can be sent to rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com.

Is Jesus your priority

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.1 Peter 4:8 The Apostle Paul’s entry point into Christianity was not a casual walk down the aisle of a nice, air-conditioned church sanctuary where a well dressed pastor was waiting for him to pray a prayer.