RISD seeks nominations for alumni awards

The Rockdale ISD Distinguished Alumni Awards Program, which began in 2019, was created to recognize and honor all former graduates of the Rockdale Independent School District, Rockdale High School and Aycock High School, whose achievements, strengths of character and citizenship serve as models to...

Fundraising sale

The Milano Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary held a huge garage sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday with all the proceeds going to help fund the firefighters. The shoppers picked up some good buys choosing from kitchenware, furniture, sports equipment, lawn care products, toys and other items.

‘Nunsense’ auditions are later this month

Milam Community Theater will hold auditions for the musical “Nunsense” at 7 p.m. on May 24 and 25. Auditions for the musical will be held at the Williams Event Center in Cameron.

Yard of the Month looking for contenders

Spring is upon us, and Rockdale Earth Day is looking for yards in the community, to consider for “Yard of the Month.” Yards must be within the city limits of Rockdale, and nominations are due by the 23rd of the preceding month. Send your nominations to: rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com.

Guide gives an overview of taxes

The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released an update to “A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas,” a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes. Every year, the state collects billions in state taxes and fees, federal receipts and other sources of revenue.

Farmers’ Market now every Saturday morning

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is holding a farmers’ market on the grounds of the of the historic Coffield Stone Tree House at 1203 W. Cameron. The market is held each Saturday from now until the end of October. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon.

Scholarship deadline for Rockdale seniors

The deadline for the Legends of the Ball Scholarship for seniors at Rockdale High School is May 15.

The least of these

We lived in a small town once that I always thought was a lot like Mayberry and it had this old motel. It was a lot like the Bates Motel in the movie Psycho.

You will never be the same again

Today we had the opportunity to go to Fedor in Lee County to the home place to take some pictures for our daughter’s High School Graduation. Every chance we get it’s fun to get away. I am a history buff, so it’s fun to uncover old treasure, even though it is generally covered in rust.

Answering questions about the cross

The cross! Those two words sum up the greatest event the world has ever known. Whether you are a Christian believer or not, the cross has an impact on the very substance of life. It is hard to red the account of Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross without being deeply moved.