RCS Food Pantry to be open Oct. 22nd-23rd
The Rockdale Christian Services food pantry will be open the second and fourth Thursday and Friday of October from 10 a.m. to noon including Oct. 22 and 23.
Only one client at a time will be allowed into the pantry. Once inside, there will be a window on the left with a chair in front of it. Sit down and someone will sign the client in. The client will then take a voucher over to where there will be a curtain and someone will hand out the food there.
The pantry will soon have an LED sign on the outside window. Once the sign is in place, it will tell the next person in line when to enter the pantry. In the meantime clients are asked to be aware of who is entering and exiting the pantry so that there is only one in the pantry at a time with no cutting in line.
POSGCD Rainwater Harvesting workshop
Citizens of Milam and Burleson counties may attended the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Rainwater Harvesting workshop Oct. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Consistent with the proclamation issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Post Oak Savannah GCD will hold the Rainwater Harvesting class virtually serving the safety and needs of the those counties’ citizens.
The workshop is part of the POSGCD Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program.
After attending, participants are eligible for a reimbursement of the expense of installing a rainwater harvesting system. During the presentations, participants learn how rainwater harvesting systems work and how they are built and what all they can be used for.
You must preregister at at www.POSGCD.org/rainwater/.
There is no charge for the RWH class that will be held in the Post Oak Savannah GCD District Office at 310 E Ave C in Milano.
Post Oak Savannah GCD has upcoming workshops for landscaping and rainwater harvesting, watch the website, Facebook page and e-newsletters.
Bars can now open at 50 percent capacity
Milam County Judge Steve Young signed an order Oct. 9 which will allow the bars in the county to reopen at 12 a.m. on Oct. 14 at 50percent capacity.
On Oct. 7, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50percent capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, county judges were able to opt their county into opening bars beginning Oct. 14, provided they assist in enforcing health protocols.
Milam County is not in a high hospitalization area, so Young signed the order for Milam.
The governor’s executive order also increases the occupancy levels for all business establishments other than bars to 75%.
“Even as more businesses have opened and students return to school, Texans have shown we can contain the spread of COVID-19,” said Gov. Abbott.
“Thanks to Texans following the best health practices, our state is prepared for additional openings, including bars.
“Working with industry leaders and our team of medical experts, the state of Texas has now developed strategies to safely open bars under certain health protocols. To ensure bars open safely, these openings will be done in conjunction with county officials.
“County judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars so long as they assist in enforcing the health protocols. Opening bars does not mean that COVID-19 is no longer a threat, and most Texans are still susceptible to the virus.
“As bars and similar businesses begin to open, we all must remain vigilant and show personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones.”
Rockdale ISD to hold substitute training
A mandatory training for all new RISD substitute teachers will be held Oct. 22, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Rockdale ISD Conference Center at 1205 Murray Ave.
This training will include processes for the automated substitute service system Rockdale ISD has implemented.
Individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers must attend this training in order to qualify for the substitute list. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and provide consent to a criminal background check.
Substitute applications can be picked up at the RISD Central Office at 520 W. Davilla prior to the training.
For additional information contact Christy Betchan at 430-6000, ext 1012 at Central Office.
Contest offers students chances at prizes
Students in Texas in grades six through 12 have a shot at some major prizes this Halloween.
Just put on an old Halloween costume for a second use and take part in the annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest.
The next step is to film a 30-second public service announcement demonstrating positive ways to Take Care of Texas.
The middle school winners are shooting for camera gear, and high school students can win scholarships.
The prizes for middle school winners are first place: GoPro HERO Black Premium Package valued at approximate $850; second Place, GoPro HERO Black Deluxe Package valued at about $540; and third place, GoPro HERO Black Package with a value of around $425.
The first place high school winner will get a $2,500 scholarship, second a $1,500 scholarship and third a scholarship for $500.
All video submissions are due Dec. 4, by 11:59 p.m. To see all the rules go to https://takecareoftexas.org/ teens/video-contest/official-contest-rules.
MDD decides to end relationship with firm
The board of the Municipal Development District voted to end its ties with Jororquez Law Firm at a meeting Oct. 12 in City Hall.
Board president Michele Larkin told members that she hopes the board will begin the interview process for a new executive director in November.
RISD trustees give staff Monday holiday
The Board of Trustees approved a compensation plan adjustment to allow Rockdale ISD nonexempt employees to have a paid nonwork day on Oct. 19. Oct. 19 was scheduled as a student holiday and a staff workday.
Staff will not be required to go to work on that day to show appreciation for the extra efforts they have given through the COVID shutdown and implementation of safety district protocols to keep students and staff safe.
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