Davilla Community Farmers and Flea Market

The Davilla Community Farmers and Flea Market will be held at the Davilla Community Center located at 20803 North FM 476 on March 11, April 8 and May 13 from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Outside spots are $10 and inside spots are $20. Fod an drinks will be available to purchase during the market hours.

Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival April 7 at 10 a.m.

East side preservation grant awarded

As Black History Month 2023 comes to a close, a celebration was held at Sumuel Park on Wednesday for Elissa Benford-Roberts’ storyboard project permanently on display showcasing early black businesses in Rockdale.

POSTER WINNER

—The winner of the annual Rockdale Earth Day poster contest is Jadon Moody, an eighth grader taking Art II from teacher Lani Young. Jadon’s poster was one of 21 entries done by the eighth graders. Above are (L-R) Young, Moody and Rockdale Earth Day chairman David Melton.

City council, school board, bond races set

There are two expiring seats on the city council which will be voted on in the May 6 elections. Current mayor pro tem Lin Perry is running for his current West ward seat unopposed.

MDD matches grant funds for two city projects

The Rockdale Municipal Development District board approved two grants at Monday night’s meeting that the City of Rockdale wants for two projects in town. The MDD board agreed to pay the matching funds for both grants.

How will Cornerstone Subdivision change Rockdale?

There were some concerns expressed following the announcement that the Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) and the City of Rockdale completed the sale of the old industrial park for the new Cornerstone subdivision.

QUICK LOOK

First Friday Coffee set First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday. The sponsor for March is the Milam Community Theater. Salty Cemetery meeting set for Monday The Salty Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

R&B Accessories, Tires & Trailer Sales is the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month. R&B Accessories has new and used tires, custom wheels, lift/leveling kits, truck accessories and performance parts.

A strong finish to end of school year

As students and teachers are fast approaching spring and nearing the end of the current school year, it is understandable that students can lose focus on what has been accomplished. Parents and guardians play an essential role in helping students stay on task and finish the school year successfully.