H.W. Bush museum to have special exhibit
A hallmark of Texas A&M University is its status as a land-, sea- and space-grant university. The Texas Sea Grant College Program, will be showcased at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
“50 Years of Science and Stewardship” is slated to run through July 5, 2022, in the Ansary Gallery of American History. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
As one of the first sea grant programs, Texas Sea Grant has a rich history of supporting the Texas coast and its people through cutting-edge research and innovative outreach and educational programs. From maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems to aiding sustainable fisheries to promoting resilient communities, Texas Sea Grant has helped Texans protect and enhance the unique, culturally significant, and economically important resources of Texas’ coastal and marine environments.
At this exhibit, visitors can discover the wonders of the Texas coast, learn how sea turtles are saved by Turtle Excluder Devices (by walking through a shrimper’s net), find out how experts build communities for the changing Texas coast, see how Texas Sea Grant has helped these efforts and more.
Visitors will learn about historic and current Texas Sea Grant programs and successes, and they will realize their own impact as stewards of the Texas coast.
Go to https://www.bush41.org/visit/admission to get advance tickets.
Area students make honor rolls at SHSU
The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Gause—Calla Vinton.
Lexington—Aubrey Heller, Kynslie Meyer.
Rockdale—Kenna Bounds, Hannah Hejl, Carlee Morgan.
The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Lexington—Kortney Bell Mattilyn Clifford, Aubrey Heller, Kynslie Meyer.
Milano—Amanda Cook, Sammi Pierce.
Rockdale—Kenna Bounds, Hannah Hejl, Corissa Moreno, Carlee Morgan.
Thorndale—Logan Ocampo.
Farmers’ Market now every Saturday morning
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is holding a farmers’ market on the grounds of the of the historic Coffield Stone Tree House at 1203 W Cameron. The market is held each Saturday from now until the end of October.
The hours are 8 a.m. to noon.
Vendors can reserve spaces for the market by calling 512-446-2030.
Blood drive at planned at KC Hall on July 16
There will be a blood drive July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on U.S. 79 east of Rockdale.
The Red Cross blood drive is the eighth one dedicated to the Naomi Ruelas who was 17 when she died from a rare immune disorder.
One can make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or one can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use the sponsor code naomi.
Railroad Museum sets dates for Jr. Engineers
The Milam County Railroad Museum is setting aside four Saturday mornings for Junior Engineers.
Beginning Saturday, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to noon for Junior Engineers ages 9-17 to enjoy sessions in model railroad building.
In addition, time will be set aside for youngsters to operate some of the trains on the Old Town Cameron model. Cost is $25. You must commit to all four classes. The fee is nonrefundable or prorated.
Space is limited to twelve students. Contact Jamie Larson at 512-455-9591 or email, jamlar50@yahoo.com to reserve a space.
The dates are July 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Kids will get an idea of how to begin to set up their own train layout at home.
VFW Auxiliary seeking school supplies for kids
As one school year ends, the beginning of a new one is just a summer away. So preparation for the coming school year is already underway in some corners of the area.
The VFW Auxiliary Post 6525 in Rockdale is now accepting donations for its 2021 School Supplies Drive.
They will be handed out July 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the post headquarters on US 79.
Call Donna Diver at 512- 760-6106, Rita Johnson 254-913-1876, Irene Garza 512-429-1459, Barbara Walko 979-229-4902 or Paul Johnson 512-516-4238 to find out how to donate.
Yard of the Month looking for contenders
Rockdale Earth Day is looking for yards in the community, to consider for “Yard of the Month.”
Yards must be within the city limits of Rockdale, and nominations are due by the 23rd of the preceding month. Send your nominations to: rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com.
Art appreciation
A painting had been hanging on a wall in a villa in Italy for years and when it fell to the floor it was damaged. Owners sent it to be repaired. That’s when they found out that it was no ordinary work of art; it was, The Adoration of the Magi, by Rembrandt (1632 or 1633), says the Association of Mature American Citizens.
The owners have no intention of selling their newfound treasure, but they do plan to offer it to galleries and museums.
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