Tape shows ex-commissioner saying he would tell legislators not to reverse electricity charges

The sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission resigned Tuesday after he was caught on tape promising investors that the commission would work to dissuade the Legislature from reversing billions in electric rate overcharges assessed during the February winter storm.

Today's clinic is in Rockdale

Today the county will run a 500 dose Moderna clinic in Rockdale.  "Our vaccination clinic was a big success. We administered 486 shots today (Thursday), with 483 first round and 3 second round shots," Milam County Judge Steve Young said.

Milam County COVID-19 death toll at 44

 Today there are two more COVID-19 related deaths to report. "One was a young man and one was an old man. This brings the COVID death toll to 44 Milam County residents. As you know, this killer has no friends and does not discriminate. It can kill any of us. We must be vigilant. We must do our part.

Roddam set to retire as RVFD chief

Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ward Roddam has announced his retirement, according to a news release. Roddam has served the department since he was 18 years old beginning his firefighting career at age 15 with the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department.

A&M study shows worries about vaccine

In a recent Texas A&M University-led study, about 31 percent of 5,009 surveyed Americans said they don’t plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to them.

Rockdale public works tackling two ‘unplanned projects’

The city Public Works Department is currently working on two “surprise” project requests from Union Pacific and the Texas Department of Transportation. The projects were brought to the attention of the City Council at the March 8 meeting.

Born again

On April 6, 2019 an F-0 tornado with winds up to 85 mph ripped through San Gabriel.

Time is now to sign up for vaccinations

There has not been a better time to get on the vaccination list, urged County Judge Steve Young in his daily email. “We will vaccinate almost 1,100 individuals this week and this will deplete our waiting list. If you get on the list now, you could get vaccinated as early as next Tuesday,” he said.

Texas Nationalist Movement president promotes HB 1359

Texas Nationalist Movement President Daniel Miller brought his message of secession to the Rockdale area and found a roomful of eager ears at the Rockdale Country Club on Saturday. “We are at a most critical time. What other horrors await?

New RHS welding lab will help students, community

While the finishing touches are still being made, the brand new welding booths at Rockdale High School’s multipurpose CTE shop and lab are assembled and ready for work. The facility now includes 12 booths and included an electrical upgrade to run the new equipment.