Work begins soon on 1895 facade

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m., the Texas Historical Foundation Director Judy Davis visited Rockdale to tour The 1895 and hosted a presentation of the 2022 THF Michael Duda Architectural Grant awarded to Vision Historic Preservation Foundation.

QUICK LOOK

Olivares nominated for naval academy RHS senior Tatiana Olivares was nominated by Texas 17th District Congressman Pete Sessions for the prestigious United States Naval Academy after completing a grueling interview session by 14 members of the Academy Selection Board on Nov. 19 in College Station.

READING CLUB

READING CLUB

GRAND OPENING—

GRAND OPENING

Rockdale Pre-K establishes foundation for a positive school experience

Research has overwhelmingly shown that Pre-Kindergarten establishes the foundation for a positive school experience and has many long-term benefits for the students who are enrolled and attend school on a regular basis.

Chamber names more turkey giveaway winners

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Giveaway winners and sponsors for the past few weeks are as follows, as announced by KRXT. Nov. 29—Dorothy Denton, Attorneys of Texas Title; Steven Richter, Classic Bank; Ronnie Rieger, Rockdale Building Materials Center; Cindy Cates, The Rockdale Reporter.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests in seven-day period

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Ernest Robertson, 60, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Ofc.

Tips for long-distance caregivers

Savvy enior By JIM MILLER Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long- distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86- year- old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • FM 1786 off West US 79 for a four vehicle major accident with injuries along with AMR, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Temple EMS, three PHI helicopters and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon.