No change in school ‘letter, number’

The official 2017-18 Texas Education Agency (TEA) “A-F” Accountability Ratings were released last week and for Rockdale ISD, there’s no change from the preliminary numbers reported in a Reporter story last Aug. 23. Rockdale ISD received a “C” and a number grade of 74.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Thanks to all the wonderful people who donated money and sponsored our children in foster care and kinship care for Christmas. Our children are all from Milam County and most have been traumatized by parental drug abuse and neglect.

HISTORIC

—Geri Burnett of Rockdale (center), chair of the Milam County Historical Commission, was awarded the state commission’s John Ben Sheppard County Historical Commission Leadership Award Thursday during a banquet at the Sheraton Austin Hotel.

Expectations change with the student

RISD REPORT When considering our children’s abilities, sometimes it is difficult to determine what their level of performance or success should or will be as they grow and develop.

Healthy snacking begins, ends with choices

Are you wanting to start healthy habits, but you don’t know where to begin? Start small. Switch unhealthy snacks for fruit or raw vegetables. Each new habit will add up to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some more Tips for healthy snacking: • Build your own.

COLLEGE SCHOLARS

Milam students earn honors listings BELTON—A number of Milam County scholars have earned honors at The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor during the 2018 Fall Semester. Named to the Provost’s Honor Roll were the following: • Annie Hasselbach and Emily McCoy, Rockdale. • Tyler Dent, Cameron.

NEW DIRECTOR

—Ed Savage (R) was recently sworn in as a new board member on the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation Board, headquartered in Milano.

Keep fruits and vegetables safe with these tips

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Raw veggies and fruits can be an excellent snack, but do you know how to keep them safely? Check out these tips to keep your snacks safe. At the store or market: • Choose produce that isn’t bruised or damaged.

WINNER

—Thorndale High School student Scott Widner recently received one of 12 Blackland Income Growth (BIG) scholarships. He is the son of Scott and Cindy Widner and plans to attend Texas A&M or Tarleton State University this fall.

Solar farm eyed

Milam County Judge Steve Young says a group of entrepreneurs are working toward bringing a solar farm business to the Rockdale area. Young said he has been talking with the group since last fall and that they have identified three possible sites for the proposed project.