Blackhawk pursues purchase of hospital
Near-doubling in size of facility eyed for near future
Rockdale is going to get a much needed economic shot in the arm as Blackhawk Health Care told the Rockdale Hospital District board on Monday it was ready to proceed with building a new Richards Memorial Hospital. Full Story
CLANG!
CLANG! Abram Doss, member of the Balcones Force blacksmith group hammers away during a blacksmithing demonstration at Rockdale's historical I&GN Depot. The shop, a restoration of the Dockall-Timmerman blacksmith shop in the Gay Hill community west of Rockdale, was dedicated by the Rockdale Historical Society during its Living History Day Saturday. The day also featured displays of candle making, guns and other military paraphernalia, railroad signals, flint knapping and more. The shop is furnished with antique tools from area blacksmithing families. More photos, coverage page 1B. Full Story
Luminant says work will address noise issue
Area residents' nerves 'are shot,' says woman seeking cooperation
Luminant will begin installing steel plates Nov. 6 at its Sandow Power Plant Unit 5, a two-week project that is expected to reduce vibrating noises which have been the subject of complaints in recent weeks. Laura Starnes, manager of corporate communications for Luminant, said the work is estimated to last two weeks during which time Sandow 5 will be off-line. Full Story
Birthday wishes bring thoughts of wonderful world'
This is my birthday week and I love it. I have had calls and songs and cards and I am having so much fun. I have several "birthday sisters" too and that is fun to share it with them so Evelyn and Wenda, happy birthday. So my joints might ache a little more than in the past, my wrinkles show more than I'd like and I am more full figured these days. Full Story
'KING FOR A DAY'
'KING FOR A DAY' Rockdale Intermediate School fifth grader Blake King was named this year's Luminant Scholar for Rockdale ISD. Luminant, the state's largest power generation company, sponsored its annual scholar program in select Texas public school districts. The essay-writing contest provides fifth graders an opportunity to share their thoughts on the state of the environment and how they can improve it, with the authors of the top essay at each school winning $1,000 saving bond scholarships for their future education. Presenting the check to King were Luminant Scholar Director Robert Gentry, Rockdale ISD Supt. Howell Wright and Rockdale Intermediate Assistant Principal Kurt Streck. Full Story
Using credit wisely is key to consumers' financial well-being
In today 's economy, many people find their spending spiraling out of control and borrowing money to live on from month-to-month. Debt reduces your net worth and the interest you pay on credit card balances is money that cannot be saved or invested. Debt is good for purchasing a home, an automobile or paying for a college education. Full Story
There's something funny going on here
You may have noticed in our Hall of Honor story in this week's edition, that there was an honoree's name that had not previously appeared in print. It wasn't a mistake, it was done on purpose. Full Story
Honored by them all
14 more Tiger legends take their places in sports shrine
The venue was new, but the theme was an old one—every single honoree left an indelible imprint on Rockdale athletics. Full Story
Catch him if you can
Caldwell running back slices orange through Tiger D
Last season, District 24-3A featured arguably the two best running backs in the state in Madisonville's Chris Whaley and Navasota's Dexter Pratt. Here's guessing that Caldwell Coach Dale Williams wouldn't trade his current running back for a roster full of Whaleys and Pratts. Full Story
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