Santa, Christmas parade usher in season on Friday
Market Day, open houses also on tap for weekend activities
Rockdale's annual Christmas parade and party unreels Friday downtown with business open houses, carols, food and, of course, Santa. At least 10 downtown businesses will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Full Story
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Dad, two sons charged in burglaries, drug use
A Thorndale area father and t wo sons were charged w ith offenses ranging from theft to drug possession were filed last week in connection with a raid by the Milam County Sheriff's Department. Arrested were: • Jerry Griffith, 60, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, released on $3,000 bond. Full Story
Tigers improve to 3-1 with first home court victory
McQuitter eclipses 1,000-point career mark
Reporter/Cliff Dungan New gymnasium, new uniforms, new starting lineup. The combination of the three proved to be fortuitous as the Rockdale Tigers were successful in their debut in their new home with a 57-47 victory over Smithville Tuesday night. Full Story
Christmas time kicks off Friday on Main Street
This is our big Christmas week in Rockdale. Everything kicks off on Friday starting with Santa in the Depot and the Flag Raising and Tree Lighting at Wolf Park at 5 p.m. Our Christmas Block Party is always a fun time and this year will be the same. Full Story
State granted more federal unemployment funds
AUSTIN - The U.S. Department of Labor has authorized the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to begin processing unemployment benefit claims for the newly enacted 14-week extension of Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Act benefits. Full Story
Shipley not too busy to reach out for Mynar in time of need
There are so many negative stories filling the airwaves and newspapers these days that both have become glorified police blotters. Here's one you'll never hear about and hopefully will put an extra skip in your step today. Full Story
David named district MVP on defense
Clark chosen first-team both ways; David top newomer
The fact that Logan David has played his last football game didn't deter distr ict coaches from naming him the top defender in District 24-3A. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound senior w ith the quick feet posted 92 tackles this season while tossing around offensive linemen and opponent's ball carriers like rag dolls. Full Story
Tiger Hoop Classic on tap this week
New gymnasium inspiration for tournament
Reporter/Bill Martin It's been almost 20 years since Rockdale hosted a holiday basketball tournament, but it's also been over 50 years since the school has had a new gymnasium. For Rockdale Coach Dusty Loewe, as sense of tradition and a new facility drove him to push for the 2009 Tiger Classic basketball tournament. Full Story
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