Fundraiser to benefit the Place for Hope
The ninth annual Hope Night, a fundraiser for the Place of Hope, will be April 16 at the Milam County Cowboy Church at 2100 US 77 in Rockdale.
A dinner will be served and tickets are $25.
In addition to the meal, there will be a his-and-hers drawing, a live auction, a silent auction and other activities.
For more information call 512-446-2220.
Guide gives an overview of taxes
The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released an update to A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas, a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes.
Every year, the state collects billions in state taxes and fees, federal receipts and other sources of revenue. These funds are used to pay for all of the responsibilities of state government, including the education of more than 5 million public school students and the provision of health insurance for more than 4 million low-income Texans.
In the guide readers can:
• Learn how major taxes have contributed to state revenue during the past 10 years.
• See future revenue estimates, exemption value estimates and tax allocations.
• Connect to other in-depth resources about state taxes and finances.
To download or view a copy of the guide go to https://comptroller.texas. gov/about/media-center/ news/2019/190329-fieldguide-taxes.php. Roddam to be honored
Roddam to be honored at reception April 17th
The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department plans to have a reception April 17 to honor Ward Roddam’s 31-year career with the department.
It will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rockdale Fire Station at 301 Wilcox St.
RVFD fundraiser tickets now on sale
Tickets for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fund raising night at the KC Hall are now on sale, according to spokesman Mike Korenek. The fundraiser is set for May 15. Donors can get on the
Donors can get on the list by calling Korenek at 512-430-2315 or James McQuinn at 512-577-5715.
UT, A&M raise over $200,000 for students
Texas A&M University and The University of Texas at Austin announced the conclusion of the “Maroon and Orange: Texas Tough” campaign with a total of $235,021 raised to benefit students from both schools who were affected by the freeze that swept the state last month.
Texas A&M Student Body President Eric Mendoza worked with UT Student Government President Anagha Kikkeri, to launch the 12-day crowd-funding effort, saying Aggie and Longhorn students alike were affected by the winter storm that caused widespread power outages and other damage estimated to have cost the state $90 billion in losses.
“The strength of our Aggie family shines best when called to action, this time was no different,” Mendoza said. “I want to thank the hundreds of Aggies who answered our call in direct support of current students in need. Our ability to partner with UT only helped to further highlight the need, and I am so pleased with the overall impact this has created for Texas students— Aggies and Longhorns alike.”
Rockdale scholarships
Scholarships and deadlines for seniors at Rockdale High School to apply for:
Bartlett Electric Coop Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarship, deadline April 1; Blue Gold Scholarship, deadline April 30; Knights of Columbus Scholarship, deadline April 30; New Salem EEA, deadline April 30; Rockdale Masonic Lodge/Tom Martin Memorial Scholarship, deadline April 23.
Also, Rockdale Noon Lions Club, deadline April 30; Rockdale Tiger Booster Club, deadline April 30; Matt Lehmkuhl Memorial Scholarship, deadline April 30; Modernistic Social Club, deadline April 30; Alpha Tau Delta, deadline April 30.
Also, Bill Joe Hall Memorial FFA, deadline April 30; Milam County Texas A&M Mothers Club, April 15; Louise Hale Sessions Memorial by Matinee Musical Club, May 7; Linwood Acres Garden Club, deadline April 15; Milam County Area Go Texan, deadline April 8.
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