Public hearing set for draft version of regional water plan

The Region G Regional Water Planning Group (Brazos G) will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Initially Prepared Plan (IPP) on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the Brazos River Authority’s Central Office, located at 4600 Cobbs Drive in Waco.

Senior Center needs help

When the price of the HOP Bus went from $4 to $8 recently, it was cost prohibitive for some seniors to come to the Senior Center, according to center director Carolyn Cooper. Cooper is asking for help from the public for donations for both food and transportation.

Suffering is normal

“The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (James 3:18) I’ve been reading through the Apostle’s Paul’s second letter to Timothy. There is one common thread that the Apostle Paul writes about to a youngish, middle-aged pastor. That thread is “suffering.

Planting gives us insight into who God is

Ihave learned more about plant ing in the last month than I have in my entire life. It is overwhelming that something as simple as nourishment rising from the ground can be so complicated at the same time. My church, St.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

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Capital Murder

PRESS RELEASE   March 31, 2025   On this date at approximately 5:13 PM, the Rockdale Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting a deceased female inside a residence located in the 600 block of Rice Street, Rockdale, Texas.

BOMB THREAT AT RHS

Rockdale ISD   We want to inform you that Rockdale High School has received a bomb threat. The Milam County Sheriff's Office is currently responding to the situation and has bomb detection dogs en-route.

Gause VFD holds BBQ fundariser

Gause Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Barbeque and Silent Auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 5 at the fire station from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are $15 and include brisket, sausage, potato salad, beans, bread, pickles, onions, barbecue sauce and dessert.

Blacksmith demo to be held April 5

Abe Doss will demonstrate historical blacksmithing skills at the I&GN Railroad Depot on Saturday, April 5 from 1-4 p.m. Doss will demonstrate artistic blacksmithing and talk about the process. The Depot’s blacksmith shop is a replica of what an early 1900’s shop would look like.

Easter egg hunt set for Thorndale

St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Thorndale 4-H Club are hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 101 N. Third St. in Thorndale.