Motel GM sues MCAD over appraisals
300 to 1,000 percent jump for firms involves 'income tax'
This year's appraisal increases for Rockdale motels by the Milam County Appraisal District (MCAD) didn't surprise the general manager of the Best Western Rockdale Inn. Full Story
MOTION ON THE FLOOR
In fact the first activity on the floor of the new Rockdale High School gym is installation of the floor itself. That milestone is under way in the extremely busy renovationexpansion project which promises to have the mostly-new campus ready to open in about two months. The first day of classes is Aug. 24 but volleyball practice will get under way on Monday, Aug, 3. The existing RHS gym is being kept as a practice gym. The 12,561-square-foot new gym is part of an 18,867-square-foot wing which also includes the first new RHS dressing rooms in 50 years. Athletic lockers have arrived and are being installed in the dressing rooms. Full Story
76-year-old gets life for shotgun slaying
CAMERON—A 76-year-old Milano man drew a life sentence from a 20th District Court jury Thursday after he was convicted of murder in the shotgun slaying investigators said grew out of a long-standing feud. Gordon Currin received the life sentence after the jury found him guilty of shooting 48-year-old Gregory James Storey, also of Milano, three times in the back Oct. Full Story
New members join, old favorite changing hands
So far June has been a busy month. We would like to welcome several new members to the Chamber. Jody Logsdon with Cookie Lee Jewelry is available for your affordable jewelry needs. Call Jody at 446-0644 to set up a time to see her line. She is available for parties or private showing for a beautiful jewelry line. Full Story
Sales tax rebates falter
Rockdale shows sizeable drop in monthly total; hospital district sales tax loss measured first time
It appears Rockdale's monthly sales tax totals are finally reflecting the decline in construction at Sandow 5. Rockdale's June sales tax rebate check will be $50,961, a 15.6 decrease from last year's June check. The big difference? Last June there were still about 1,500 persons working on Luminant's Sandow 5 power plant unit. Full Story
New skilled nursing facility accepting patients in Caldwell
CALDWELL—Copperas Hollow Nursing and Rehabilitation has been given the go ahead to begin accepting residents for long-term care in Caldwell. "We are very excited about joining the local healthcare community," Gary Blake, owner, said. "We're a highly motivated organization with innovative ideas and traditional values in caregiving for seniors. Full Story
Henderson had the ability to inspire writers
Although we haven't made it to the halfway point of this year, 2009 has already been a one of loss and sadness when it comes to the world of journalism. We have already lost a personal hero of mine, the playwright Horton Foote and also the legendary sportswriter Bud Shrake, both Texans. Full Story
Tigers district favorites in Texas Football
Big Blue ranked No. 15 in preseason polls; 75 days until opening kickoff
The last time a Rockdale football team won a district title was way back in 1999. According to the "football bible" that year is going to be updated. The 50th edition of Texas Football has tabbed Big Blue as the District 24-3A favorite and has positioned them with a No. 15 pre-season state ranking. Full Story
Windthorst bites Dawgs
Thorndale suffers thru another meager performance at Dell Diamond
ROUND ROCK—While picturesque Dell Diamond is considered the finest of its kind when it comes to facilities, it has become a fetid den of inadequacies and horrors for the Thorndale Bulldogs. Full Story
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