Busted for drug sales
Two arrests in three days; weapon found in school zone
Rockdale police and the Milam County Sheriff's Department made two major drug busts in Rockdale in less than three days last week. James Michael Coldiron, 22, remains in the county jail on $80,000 bond after police found a semiautomatic pistol and crystal meth in his possession near the elementary campus last Wednesday. Full Story
FLAG WAVERS
FLAG WAVERS There were more than three cheers for the red, white and blue Nov. 11 as Veterans Day was observed at all four Rockdale ISD campuses. There were programs at the elementary and high schools and meals at the intermediate and junior-high. Above, elementary students wave flags at the end of a program in the school gym which featured musical selections from all three grades. About 30 veterans attended. More on Page 1B. Full Story
With loss of position, MARC faces challenges
Funding cutbacks hamper efforts to assist mentally disabled adults
It's been a rough fall for the Milam Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC) Center. Employee Nina Avrett died unexpectedly on Oct. 15. Avrett, a 22-year public education veteran, was the Adult Basic Education teacher at the center for the past two years and worked well with the mentally disabled adult clients, keeping them busy and challenged with jobs and projects. Full Story
Times tough, but be thankful for what we have
As we enter this Thanksgiving season, I hope you realize how blessed you are. What a perfect time to turn our thoughts towards what is right in our lives. So take a moment and meditate on your positives. I bet you'll find that you have many. Full Story
Blackhawk among fastest growing in Austin
Business journal tabs healthcare company 8th for rapid growth
AUSTIN - Blackhawk Healthcare has been named one of the fastest growing private businesses in Austin, according to the Austin Business Journal. The company was announced as the 8th fastest growing company with over $10 Million in revenue at the Journal's FAST 50 awards ceremony, held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Full Story
ELAINE'S EMPORIUM
Elaine Van Horn (front, right) cut the ribbon on her new business Elaine's Emporium, 614 N. Ackerman, which features eclectic antiques and specializing in costume jewelry. Van Horn has been in the antique and estate sale business for about 30 years, moving here in 2001 after living in Houston all her life. Full Story
Amid losses and fights, Clark resigns at Midlothian
You could see this one coming a mile away. While Rockdale prepares for its third straight playoff appearance, its former coach has jumped out of the frying pan that had become his job. Full Story
Dawgs lose in a shootout
Goldthwaite posts 20 unanswered points for win
MARBLE FALLS—Keeping Thorndale out of its comfort zone kept the Bulldogs out of the end zone as well. Their running game snuffed out, the Bulldogs put up a gallant fight in this first round shootout, but 20 unanswered points were too much to withstand in falling to No. Full Story
Coldspring exorcises West Orange- Stark demons
Apparently tired of being first-round cannon fodder for state football power West Orange- Stark, Coldspring came out of the locker room with a new attitude. Before West Orange-Stark knew what hit them, the Trojans scored on their first three possessions, were up 25-7 and poised for the upset. Full Story
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