School board picks contractor for stadium
Meeting mostly in executive session Monday, the Rockdale ISD board of trustees selected Built Wright Construction of Waco as the general contractor for its Tiger Field renovation.
Project cost was pegged at $5,090,412.
The project’s centerpiece is a new football field on the same footprint as the current stadium but rotated with the field to be north-south instead of east-west.
It’s being built with no tax increase, as the tax rate is to remain at the current $1.36.
That’s because the project technically qualifies as “maintenance,” an upgrade of current facilities and not new construction.
Funding from maintenance tax notes does not come out of the interest and sinking portion of the budget, which would require a bond issue/tax increase.
Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo said the plan is essentially to take the money from fund balance and pay it back over a period of years.
The ambitious target completion date is to have the new stadium ready for use in this fall’s football season, although it’s acknowledged a couple of home games might have to be changed to road games.
Skills Development Lunch-N-Learn May 16
Temple College, in conjunction with Texas State Technical College, is hosting a Skills Development Fund Grant Lunch and Learn-in the Rockdale Workforce Solutions Conference room Wednesday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The state-funded Skills Development Fund provides local customized training opportunities for Texas businesses and workers to increase skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce.
Training providers can use grant funds for curriculum development, training materials, instructor certifications and training equipment additions or upgrades.
Rockdale Workforce Solutions is in the One-Stop Center at the corner of Main and Bell.
Those planing to attend should RSVP at 512-446-2030 or info@rockdalechamber.com.
Thorndale Chamber hosts annual car show
THORNDALE—The Thorndale Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual car show recently downtown.
Susan Drabek, Chamber spokesman, said the organization has recorded plenty of news in the business community recently.
She said a new restaurant has opened and a design shop has relocated.
Drabek said Nicholas Goetz is a new chamber director.
Alcoa retirees slate next meeting for June 14th
Next meeting of Rock-dale Operations Alcoa Retirees is set for Thursday, June 14, in the Alcoa Lake Training Center.
Doug Williams, spokesman, said setup on June 14 starts at 4:30 p.m.
“The doors will open at 5 p.m. and there will be a short meeting before the meal at 6 p.m.,” he said.
Williams said a silent auction will be held.
He said the dessert group will be retirees whose names end in M through Z.
Perry and Perry wins top workplace award
Perry & Perry Construction of Rockdale has been awarded Texas Mutual Insurance Company’s top honor for workplace safety.
“These awards demonstrate Texas Mutual’s commitment to promoting workplace safety and educating employers about safe work practices,” Richard Gergasko, president and chief executive officer of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, said. “It’s important that companies are recognized for their commitment to employee safety, and we are happy to lead the way with these awards.”
To qualify for this honor, a company must demonstrate its commitment to workplace safety by implementing an exemplary safety program and controlling workers’ compensation losses.
Perry & Perry is located at 212 East Cameron Avenue (US 79).
Veterinarian’s annual rabies clinic Saturday
Rockdale Veterinary Clinic will hold its annual rabies clinic Saturday in the KC Hall parking lot.
Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. “We will be there, rain or shine,” veterinarian Dr. Steve Daniels said.
Dr Daniels said rabies vaccinations are offered at a reduced cost of $10 during the annual clinic and other vaccinations will also be offered Saturday at a reduced cost.
“The clinic will be open for over-the-counter sales during this time,” he said.
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