New alumni award to honor graduates
News Staff
The Rockdale ISD is beginning a Distinguished Alumni Awards program, similar to the highly-successful Hall of Honor which recognizes athletes.
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Here come the water rate hikes
News Staff
The first of several years of substantial water rate increases for City of Rockdale customers will be reflected on bills soon after the city council gave second, and final, reading approval to new fees Monday.
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Two races develop
News Staff
The filing pace for the May 4 city and school elections heated up considerably during the past week as Rockdale now has contested races for the city council and school board.
Deadline to file is 5 p.m. Friday.
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MONUMENTAL
News Staff
It’s not Stonehenge but the accomplishments of Rockdale’s five state championship sports teams will last about as long in the memories of their fans. These five engraves stones have been engraved and placed at the Tiger Stadium walkway.
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RHS dance team wins sweepstakes
News Staff
The RHS Golden Girls won sweepstakes in the Heart of Texas Classic last Saturday and the team captain was first runner up in the soloist competition.
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Chamber lists new directors for 2019
News Staff
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has elected three new directors.
They are:
• Cassidy Paschall, representing The Rockdale Reporter.
• Bud Houston, representing Bud’s Electric.
• Suzie Turner, representing Oak Leaf Bakery & Diner.
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NEWSBRIEFS
News Staff
Annual police-RVFD
event ahead Feb. 23rd
The 12th Annual Police/ Firefighter of the Year Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at the KC Hall in Rockdale.
The event ticket will include a barbecue meal, catered by Chris Kelm, dance with Kenny Orts, silent auction, and live auction.
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42 tourney honoring Graham Dickerson
News Staff
The third annual Graham Dickerson Memorial 42 Tourney will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church.
The church is located at 852 County Road 458.
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‘Natural causes’ suspected in death
News Staff
POLICE REPORT
Police believe natural causes led to the death of a man at Budget Inn during the past week.
Lt. Stephen Goodrich told The Reporter police responded to a call at the motel in connection with the death.
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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG
News Staff
Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Feb. 5-11.
Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket.
Charges may change during the process.
Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.
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