Dove population points to favorable hunting season

September marks the start of dove season for almost 300,000 Texas hunters per year. After Winter Storm Uri hit the state in February, many hunters are wondering how the snowfall and below-freezing temperatures may have affected dove populations.

Retirement celebration for Dr. D.L. Brooks Sr.

New Jerusalem Inter-Denominational Church will hold a celebration for retiring pastor Dr. D. L. Brooks Sr. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9-10, at the church. Dr. Brooks has served the church for 41 years. The retirement and appreciation banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Minerva Community Center holds meeting

The Minerva Community Center will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the community center. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. The agenda will cover old and new business as well as the election of a trustee.

Alcoa Retirees meeting September 9

Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall (formerly known as the VFW Hall) at 5 p.m. A barbecue meal will be served after the meeting. Plates are $15 at the door. Donations for hall rental will be accepted.

AA meeting by Zoom due to COVID rise

Rockdale Peace Seekers AA meetings will be held by Zoom temporarily due to COVID-19. For more information about Zoom meetings and times, contact Amber 512-429-1300, Beth 512-429-0079 or Mike 512-269-9481.

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) are celebrating their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. “As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts has chosen to perform service in Milam County.

Milano VFD collecting items for garage sale

The Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary is accepting donations for their fall garage sale. To arrange for pick up of your donations call Kain Dodd, 979-436-5723; Jesse Love, 979-255-1540; or Travis Yoakum, 512-657-2660. Or drop off donations at the fire station.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting Thursdays

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. For more information call Terry at 512-429-2429.

Heavenly Treasures adds $5 bag day

Heavenly Treasures has a back to school special for August. Each item of children’s clothes is 25 cents. They will also have a $5 bag day on Tuesday, Aug. 31

Where were you on 9/11?

(The Reporter sent out a request for 9/11 memories and we were absolutely inundated. We received so many, in fact, that we can’t print them all here. We are in the process of putting them all online at www.rockdalereporter.com. Thanks to all for your submissions.