RVFD prize giveaway Saturday at KC Hall
The annual Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Prize Giveaway Event is Saturday at the KC Hall.
Doors open at 5 p.m., followed by the meal at 6 with dinner, dancing and the prizes to follow.
La Escuelita cookoff scheduled Saturday
The 15th annual La Escuelita Spring Cookoff is set for Saturday at the La Escuelita grounds, east of Rockdale on US 79.
Cookoff begins at 8 a.m. with cash prizes in brisket, chicken and pork categories. Entry fee is $15 for each category.
Horseshoe and washer tourneys start at noon.
For more information contact Thelma Montelongo at 512-430-0236 or Julie Smith at 512-760-5927.
Cameron-area crash fatal for Holland man
An 81-year-old Holland man was killed Friday when his pickup was in collision with an 18-wheeler near the Cameron VFW Hall.
According to the DPS, Robert Starke died after his Dodge pickup was in collision with a truck rig operate by Doolchandeo Jhingorr of Killeen.
The accident occurred about 4:50 p.m. Investigators said the 18-wheeler driver was not injured.
Trustees review project list during board session
Rockdale ISD trustees reviewed a number of pending projects during the April board meeting, held Monday in the Central Administration Building.
Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo pointed out due to turnaround time in ordering some items, some projects listed would be carried into the next school term’s budget.
Blood drawing slated for April 25 at Milano ISD
MILANO—A Red Cross blood drive is schedule for 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Milano High School.
To make an appointment, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
MCT plans weekend of play performances
CAMERON—Milam Community Theater plans four performances of “Same Time Next Year” April 26-29 in the Williams Civic Center in Cameron.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. April 29.
Doors open one-half hour before curtain-time each performance.
Also, MCT will host a new children’s camp in June, featuring the play “Big Bad,” in th Cameron City Park.
For tickets, or for more information, go to www.milamcommunitytheater.com.
TISD getting new bus facility from insurance
THORNDALE—School trustees in Thorndale, meeting last week, okayed construction of a new bus facility, during insurance funds.
Board members voted 6-0 to approve a resolution to set a prevailing wage rate and delegate authority to Supt. Adam Ivy in all matters related to the new construction.
Cost is estimated at $226,000, plus other costs for gravel parking, fencing, demolition, loss recovery and more.
It was noted that all costs will be covered by insurance funds available due to windstorm damage last year.
A construction contract was approved with Basic IDIQ, general contractor, through an interlocal purchasing cooperative.
CONTRACTS—Trustees granted Ivy the authority to approve professional contracts during the months of May through August.
David Hall, board president, noted the TISD takes this action every year.
“This is to ensure the district does not lost quality candidates during those months while waiting for board meeting to approve teacher contracts,” Hall said.
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