Drone show to kick off sesquicentennial

Kickoff of Rockdale’s 2024 Sesquicentennial celebration will be a drone show at Fair Park co-sponsored by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rockdale on July 4. The sesquicentennial events run from July 4 through July 15.

Clarinetist Bluford makes ATSSB All-State Band

Destinee Bluford, sophomore clarinet player in the Big Blue Band, made it into the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB). Bluford will participate in the ATSSB All-State Clinic and Concert Feb. 7-10 in San Antonio in conjunction with the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Milam K9

Milam County Sheriff’s Office congratulates new K9 Handler, Deputy Alex Infantino, and his partner, Lexus, for completing the K9 Handler’s Course with Worldwide Canine Inc. in Boerne.

The 1895 re-crowning bell tower

After last week’s test lift of the 1895’s bell tower, engineers have confirmed that the steel support beams specified in the architectural plans will adequately support the 87,400-pound tower. “Next we work through finalizing the beam installation.

ROCKDALE’S FIRST BABY OF 2024?—

ROCKDALE’S FIRST BABY OF 2024?—We think so but aren’t completely sure. The Reporter hasn’t been able to tell since Richard’s Memorial Hospital closed. But here is little Kane Benjamin Quinney, born early Sunday morning to Koy Quinney and Lauryn Locklin.

Milam County Junior Engineer Club registration begins January 27th

The Milam County Junior Engineer Club will begin registration at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Milam County Railroad Museum, 110 W. First Street in Cameron. Junior engineers must bring a parent or guardian to register. This is a model railroad club for kids 10-18 years of age.

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS—Construction at some RISD campuses with the 2023 bond money have started.

QUICK LOOK

MLK parade to be held Monday Rockdale’s Mar t in Luther King parade and celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Danny Mitchell as Grand Marshal. The parade will begin at the intersection of Ackerman and Cameron Avenue and end at Sumuel Park, where there will be food, drinks and music.

ORGANIZATIONS

Rockdale Rotary, Lions Club meeting at RVFD Rockdale Rotary Club meets the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided.

School is back in session

School is back and session and from experience we know the spring semester goes faster than the fall. Kids are involved in many different activities. Please support them as much as you can. PROM— Prom is Feb. 3 at Under the Chandelier in Calvert. SENIOR SERVE— Senior Serve will be Feb. 24 at the K.