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St. Thomas Episcopal to install new vicar

St. Thomas Episcopal to install new vicar

St. Thomas Episcopal to install new vicar

Sunday, Nov. 28, marked the first day of the Advent season and the beginning of the Church year. It is a time of reflection, waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 4

The 16th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at The Ranch starting at 9 a.m. The Bad to the Bone Riders sponsor this event each year and have raised over $94,000 for the less fortunate children of Milam County.

Jazz party to be held on December 11

Vision Historic Preservation Foundation will present a unique fundraising event called the Lone Star Jazz Party at The 1895 (old city hall) on Burleson Street in historic downtown Rockdale.
Let the holidays begin

Let the holidays begin

Let the holidays begin

The temperature dropped just in time for the Rockdale Downtown Association’s (RDA) tree lighting last Thursday night. Attendees were served free chili cooked by Climate Control AC & Heating, free hot chocolate and cookies donated by Nathan Bland with Rollo Insurance.
Judge Young files for re-election

Judge Young files for re-election

Judge Young files for re-election

Milam County Judge Steve Young announced his candidacy for re-election on Nov. 15. “Together, we have fought for the future of Milam County and, while we have made great progress, our work is not done.

Four Caldwell students indicted

Four high school members of the Caldwell volleyball team have been indicted by Milam County Grand Jury.
HALLELUJAH

HALLELUJAH

HALLELUJAH

HALLELUJAH—Concrete is finally being poured in the The Snug, Rustic Charm Décor & Boutique, Shear Gypsy 100 block of East Cameron Avenue which has been dug Salon, Strategy Consultant Group and The Rockdale up for a long while.

GAUSE NEWS

The “chicken trucks” are busy going to the chicken farms this morning. Guess there will be smaller chickens going by in a few days. I love chicken any way you prepare it. You can have your steaks, my favorite is chicken.

ORGANIZATIONS

MTOL fundraiser on Dec. 12, noon to 4 p.m. The Milam Touch of Love, a non-profit group that saves domestic pets all over Milam County will have a fundraiser on Dec. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que.
21st annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner feeds Rockdale

21st annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner feeds Rockdale

21st annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner feeds Rockdale

The 21st annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner was held on Saturday at First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving over 900 plates. When the event started it was first held at New Hope Baptist Church.