Milam County to apply for EDA grant

Milam County is hoping to one day have a regional technical job-center. County Judge Steve Young told commissioners about an Economic Development Administration grant program called Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Young said the program is divided into two areas.

Work continues on preserving old City Hall

Work is rolling along down at the 0ld City Hall, as the effort continues to restore historical accuracy to the building that was once a grand symbol of Rockdale. Much of what was done to the building since its “upgrade” in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration has to be undone and redone.

Sweet times in historic Austin

Editor’s note: There is so much Texas history in Austin such as these two homes turned museums, but there are also refreshing ways to cool off and take a sweet trip back into some treats history.

City says its working with state agencies to get downtown work completed

City Manager Barbara Holly told Rockdale City Council members at Monday’s night’s council meeting in City Hall that the city is working as fast as two state agencies will let it in regards to getting water pipes laid in downtown.

Woman’s love of yard work earns an honor

Rockdale resident Gladys Roberts has always loved working outdoors. She loves to get out in her front yard to tend the flower bed full of moonflowers with their large white flowers when blooming. “I come out here early in the morning and in the evening for sure,” she said.

Commissioners favor solar projects

One person spoke out against granting tax abatements for two solar plant proposals in the county during a public hearing at the July 26 county commissioners meeting, but it was not enough to keep commissioners from voting to grant abatements to them.

Judge, but also love

“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:9) I heard a story a long time ago about a drunk who became a Christian. One of the biggest surprises of his new faith was that the church didn’t know how to have fun.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open the second and fourth Thursday and Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

God bestows glorious things on His chosen

(In last week’s paper, part of Mr. Nichols column was left out due to a computer glitch. Here is his column in its entirety.) Most all of us experienced it as children or teenagers. It's occurs in gym class, the basketball court, a soccer field or on the neighborhood baseball sandlot.

Be aware of activity near streets as school begins

With the school year beginning in the area— Rockdale and Milano start Aug. 18, while Thorndale begins classes Aug. 16— the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe.