Abbott declares power system winterization a legislative emergency

  Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called for the legislature to mandate and secure funding for the winterization of Texas' power system.

More COVID-19 vaccination clinics planned

There are 15 new PCR cases and 45 discharged PCR cases and 36 new probable and 63 discharged probable.  There are no new COVID-19 related deaths and no new hospital admissions, County Judge Steve Young reported in a email Friday.

Water for elderly, disabled without drinking water

The Rockdale Police Department has received a  limited supply of bottled drinking water. This water will be delivered only to elderly and disabled individuals who are currently without drinking water.  No walk-ins allow, one has to get on a delivery list.

Power outages around Rockdale

As a result of increased generation and stable demand, Oncor has been able to cease controlled or rotating outages, according to a news release from the company.

Set water in home to trickle to help pressure

Public Works will pump water from the ground storage tanks directly to Allday, closing off side mains along the way.

Young declares county in state of emergency

County Judge Steve Young has signed an order declaring Milam County in a state of emergency. Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency for all 254 counties of the state due to the extreme historic cold weather.

Boil water notice

Rockdale is under a boil water notice. While the water in Rockdale is back online and the Allday tower is catching up.

Central Texas Food Bank deliveries cancelled

The Food Bank’s fleet, equipment, facilities, and operations have been adversely impacted by the extremely low temperatures, and hazardous road conditions are hindering our staff and volunteers from getting to our building safely. These conditions are also keeping us from distributing food safely.

RISD out rest of week

Rockdale ISD is extending the school closure to Thursday and Friday due to the winter storm. 

Abbott wants ERCOT reform

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is an emergency item this legislative session.