Toy run Saturday at Ranch

The 14th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, beginning and ending at The Ranch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11. Sponsor is Bad to the Bone Riders. Registration is $20 per rider, $25 with passenger, or a new toy valued at $25.

GHOSTS OF PAST, FUTURE

Just like Scrooge and his spirit visitors, Friday morning’s fog highlighted Rockdale’s industrial past and (hoped for) high tech future. This display at Bridge Park features a century-old iron bridge and lights highlight Bitmain, one of two cryptocurrency firms that point forward.

Parade a week late this season

Don’t come to Rockdale’s Christmas Parade Saturday. That’s because it isn’t Saturday. In 2019, it’s one week later on Dec. 14.

All in the family

Talk about a family- friendly event. Sunday’s “Christmas at the Kay” was certainly that. Musicians Kyle “seated” and Stacie Griesbach performed with daughter Allison in tow. They were one of several musical acts, along with two church choirs, taking part in the annual Christmas-time tradition.

Wrecks result in injuries, damages

State Troopers were called to several accidents on South Milam County roads over the Thanksgiving Holiday week, with some involving injuries and almost all involving substantial damages.

NEWSBRIEFS

Turkey giveaway begins The annual Christmas turkey giveaway, sponsored by local merchants through the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has begun and will run until the week of Christmas. Here’s how it works.

5 sentenced in district court

CAMERON—Five persons were sentenced in recent 20th District Court action, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey, who listed case dispositions as follows: • Mario Martinez-Cuevas, 47, Cameron, was sentenced to five-year, probated, prison term, fined $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to DWIthird or...

Probe continues in phone photos

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police made an arrest Monday into images found on a cell phone and Lt. Stephen Goodrich said additional charges are expected to be filed after the phone is examined forensically by a state agency.

Christmas lighting contest judging set for December 15

It’s that time of year again. Judging in Rockdale’s annual Christmas Lighting Contest is set for Sunday night, Dec. 15. Denise Brock, Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center staffer, said all those who want to be judged should have their lights on by 6 p.m. on that date.

MERRY AND BRIGHT

That’s what Rockdale landmark Kay Theatre will be during this Christmas-New Year’s Holiday season. The 1940s building had its iconic neon restored last week just prior to the annual Christmas at the Kay gala on Sunday.