Adoption gives dogs a new ‘leash’ on life

“Adopt don’t shop” is a mantra utilized by many organizations devoted to finding loving homes for shelter animals.

RISD announces Trick or Treat times and places

The district had an inquiry this morning about Halloween.  Rockdale ISD will host "Trunk or Treat" again at Tiger Stadium beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 31. The recommended hours for "Trick-or-Treating" in the City of Rockdale are 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31.

The following 91 cases were presented to the GRAND JURY and indicted as True Bills with no “No Bills” on September 15, 2022

DAVID TERREL MAYBERRY, 43, of Rockdale, 3RD Degree Felony, Sex Offender Duty to Register   JIMMY DEWAYNE HILL, 59, of Rockdale, 2nd Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury   RAKEEM KERRELL WYATT, 28, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than...

Here is the live stream link for tonight's game:

Here is the live stream link for tonight's game: http://www.jimnedsportsnation.com/

City gives boost to Fair

At Monday night’s city council meeting city officials suggested that the Rockdale Fair Association ask for some hotel and motel tax funding (HOT funds) to both promote the fair and to use the money for entertainment costs. The city was able to give the association $51,856.

Local Dairy Queen helps Children’s Miracle Network

Throughout September, DQ restaurants in Texas, including Rockdale according to owner Karen Smith and new manager Susana Bustillos, are raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) in a yummy campaign.

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New Hope’s 131st Anniversary Sept. 25 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will hold their 131st anniversary on September 25 at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Claude Jackson of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church in Mexia will be the guest speaker.

Genealogical Society to meet September 27 at Lucy Hill Patterson

The Milam County Genealogical Society will hold their September meeting at the Lucy Hill Patterson Library in Rockdale. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. Visitors are always welcome.

Pleasant Retreat UMC to hold annual chili supper September 24

Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church in Thorndale will hold their annual chili supper and live auction on Sat., September 24 starting at 5 p.m. For more information contact Martha Kovar at 512-269-9104 or Linda Grimm at 512-898-2325.