News
Milam County courthouse records for Sept. 11-30. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us.
Jordyn Stutts (middle) was crowned 2024 Miss Rockdale Fair Queen on Saturday night in the high school auditorium. First runner-up is T'Niyah Miles (right) and second runner-up is Aylin Alfaro.
Although not visible to the naked eye, Crystal Denman used some camera tricks to take these pictures of the aurora borealis from her property near Minerva.
Sports
MASON—The road trip to Mason was tough enough but then the Bulldogs had to face the Punchers in what proved to be a slugfest. The final score was Mason 59, Thorndale 14.
McDADE—The Milano Eagles have started what could be a comeback from their 0-2 district start.
The Friday night lights were not kind to the Rockdale Tigers last week. The Blue & Gold lost their district opener against Little River-Academy 42-35.
By Ken Ansell Reporter Staff Writer
Columns & Opinions
There is lots going on in Milam County right now so I thought I would spend this week’s article catching everyone up and some of the happenings.
By Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
The eleventh chapter of Genesis opens with the words, “Now the whole earth had one language.” Because of this, God says, “Nothing they propose to do will be impossible for them.” Then the story of
By Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
The news business isn’t dying but it is evolving. And that has some effects on your local newspaper.
Lifestyle
Is it fall yet? It was 51 degrees this morning. I had to go back in the house and put my warm bathrobe on over my shorts and t-shirt. Is it now 92 degrees while I'm writing this? It is.
By Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
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.
Obituaries
Sandra Jean Bell Shore was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Crockett. She was adopted on Oct. 15, 1946, by her loving parents, Dock and Myrtle Bedell in Houston.
Mary H. Ortega, known as “Maria Enriqueta” and “Granny,” passed away on Oct. 12, 2024.
A full obituary will appear soon.
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