Cameron man killed in Fort Hood shooting
Former PA one of 13 dead
CAMERON-The tragedy that happened at Fort Hood on Thursday afternoon has hit close to home. Mike Cahill, of Cameron, is one of the 13 victims from what is being called the largest shooting at a U.S. military base in history.
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Depot wins statewide award
I&GN train depot named 'best restoration' project in state
TYLER—Rockdale's International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot was selected for the Best Restoration award of the Texas Downtown Association (TDA). Winners were announced Thursday night at the Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference in Tyler. Full Story
Police say new trend for thieves is 'stuff and run'
'Junk in the trunk' could be shoplifted items
Rockdale police have a warning for area business people that may sound funny, even silly, but is absolutely serious. Watch out for anyone wearing more than one pair of pants. Last week police made their second arrest in less than a month involving a person stuffing shoplifted merchandise down their pants. Full Story
Two generations of fighting men
Soldiers reflect on missions, from Viet Nam to Iraq
'Little piles of white rocks' gave targets to enemy Every time Herbert Dupre saw the little piles of white rocks, he scattered them to the four winds. It's not that Dupre was a vandal, far from it. Sgt. Dupre was on duty in the Da Nang, Vietnam, Ammo Dump and the piles of rocks were "targets" left behind by Viet Cong infiltrators. Full Story
VETERANS DAY PARADE: 10 A.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 7 DOWNTOWN
PARADE DETAILS: Lineup begins at 8 a.m. behind Wolf Park (corner of Main and Milam); parade begins at 10 a.m.; call Richard Henderson at 512-269-9151 or Derik Strelsky at 512-760-0037. Full Story
NEW ORIENTAL KITCHEN OPEN
Reporter/Marie Bakken Mei Li (fifth from left with scissors) celebrated the opening of the New Oriental Kitchen with friends and customers last Thursday. She owns the restaurant with Rogelio Sanchez. The Way-Mar Plaza restaurant features fresh Chinese fare. Full Story
'SHRIMPS' (AND MORE) DISHED UP
Reporter/Mike Brown With the addition of Shrimps, the local restaurant scene just got a taste of the coast. Betty Jensen (with scissors) joined the Chamber after opening two months ago at the corner of Main and Cameron Ave. Full Story
Metal price still long way from Alcoa restart hopes
The annual report on emissions and the periodic update on aluminum production were discussed when the Community Advisory Panel to Alcoa (Rockdale Operations)— CAPARO— met in Taylor in October. The status report showed the price of aluminum has risen from the $1,300 per metric ton rate, which was a factor in the curtailment of production, to $1,870 on Tuesday. Full Story
Rivers of desire
Despite his disadvantage, Tiger senior just wants to play
Keith Rivers made a decision that a lot of seniors probably wouldn't even consider. Instead of playing a little bit on the varsity, Rivers decided he would rather spend the season on the junior varsity where he could play at lot. Full Story
MEN OF 10
They haven't won that title—yet, but they helped turn things around
Starting sometime back in the seventh grade, the whispering began. This was going to be the class that led Rockdale to its second state championship in football. These guys—these "fabulous freshmen"—were special. Full Story
ROCKDALE AT TAYLOR
What: Rockdale Tigers (7-2, 3-2) at Taylor Ducks (4-5, 1-4). Where: Memorial Stadium (capacity 3,210, grass). When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Favorite: Rockdale by 14. Last week: Rockdale was idle; Taylor lost to Caldwell 47-0. Full Story
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