Applications needed for families in need by Christmas Roundup

Christmas Roundup applications are available at the Rockdale Reporter, Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, Citizens National Bank, Classic Bank, Rockdale Federal Credit Union, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, Rockdale City Hall, local churches, and all school campuses.

Rockdale has opportunity to capitalize on affairs in region

In the last article we talked a lot about investment risk and why that is a bad thing. To recap, it’s bad because investment avoids risk and capital (money) flows to security. We briefly mentioned some of the things that your local governments are doing to lessen this risk.

OUR HEROES

The veterans of all wars were recognized at the Veterans Day celebration on Friday. These are the veterans of the Vietnam War.

City hires two new officers

At Monday night’s city council meeting Rockdale Police Chief Jerry Meadors introduced two new Rockdale Police Officers. This year’s city budget includes money for two more new officers The General Land Office gave the city a $4.

Oney Toy Run to be held December 2 at The Ranch

The 18th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run brought to you by The Bad To The Bone Riders of Rockdale will take place on Dec. 2 at The Ranch. This annual ride in memory of the late Buddy Oney benefits the needy children of all Milam County by giving 100% of the proceeds to the Milam County C.P.S.

WHODUNIT?

A 1920s style murder mystery was presented in the historic “Cheyenne Mountain” dining car at the of the I&GN Depot to 24 people lucky enough to get tickets.

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG

Rockdale Elementary School students presented the first musical number to a packed house at the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday morning in the high school gym. Students from every RISD school were bussed in for the program.

QUICK LOOK

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Murder mystery inside Rockdale’s historic dining car

From the program: “A Murder Mystery game night with the ultimate 1920s Gatsby themed murder mystery game. It’s 1923, and the party seems endless at Jay Glittersby’s New York mansion… until a shot rings out, and an unwelcome guest is found dead. Was the motive revenge, jealousy, or greed?

Town & Country Club holds meeting

The Thorndale Town & Country Club met at the country home of Monica Leatherwood, daughter of club member Patsy Palm who was the hostess for the meeting. The club met on Nov. 2 and began the meeting with the club prayer recited in unison.