Reflect the light of God into dark places

Actress Celeste Holm once spoke a word to every person who would engage others with the gospel of Jesus Christ: “We live by encouragement and we die without it; slowly, sadly, angrily.” What are the causes of discouragement?

DONATION

Mike Whitsel and Lydia Muniz, both parishioners of First Presbyterian Church, made a monthly donation to the Rockdale Tiger Booster Club and Rockdale ISD Band Boosters.

Milam County Has Been Approved for Public Assistance

Due to the damage caused by the April and May severe thunderstorms, Milam County has been approved for Public Assistance. This assistance is for government, non-profits, and utility providers.

Busy July 4 kicks off sesquicentennial events

Rockdale’s Sesquicentennial Celebration kicks off with a drone show and fireworks on July 4 at Fair Park. There will be food trucks, games and activities for kids and beer concessions by Rockdale Fair Association. At 9:30 a concert featuring The Outsiders will be performed in the pavilion.

NEW ENTRANCE

A new secure entrance to Rockdale Elementary School on the Bowser Street side is shown here in an architectural rendering. Construction is already under way, including this covering for rainyday drop offs. 

Roofer giving away gutters for sesquicentennial

Cardinal Roofing & Exteriors LLC is giving away 150 feet of new gutters for someone’s home in honor of Rockdale’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Find the post on their Facebook page, like and share it, follow their page and leave a comment about your favorite Rockdale memory.

Tickets available online for sesquicentennial dinner, dance

One of many sesquicentennial events is the dinner and dance party which will be held July 13 at the KC Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. The live musical act is Kenny Orts. Attendees may come dressed in their favorite era attire from 1874 to 2024 or can come as they are. This is not a fancy dress event.

FFA OFFICERS

New officers for the Rockdale FFA are (L-R) Lacy Lindgren, Macy McDaniel, Klay Eschberger, Luke Olivares, Andrew Hernandez and Molly Moody. The chapter is looking for individual and business sponsorships for their projects. Contact Olivares, treasurer, at 210-870-8473 for more information.

Groundwater Summit July 18

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host the 10th Annual Burleson and Milam Counties Groundwater Summit on July 18 at the Caldwell Civic Center.

QUICK LOOK

Two fundraisers are upcoming for the Rockdale Scrappers 15U softball team to help them with expenses for the State Softball Tournament in Axtell. Thursday night, June 27 Rockdale Pizza Hut will give the team 15% of all orders placed from 5 p.m. to closing if you mention this fundraiser when paying.