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Alcoa retirees slate meeting for Sept. 12th

THORNDALE—The next meeting of Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will be Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Thorndale VFW Hall, according to Doug Williams, organization president.

He said doors will open at 5 p.m. with a short business meeting starting around 5:45.

“The meal will be chicken fried steak,” he said. “Dessert group will be those with last names beginning with M through Z.”

Rockdale historical building needs help

To help preserve the history of the town’s heritage, a local group is seeking stories, photos, press clippings, furniture about the old police station/city hall building.

Geri Burnett, the Save the Old City Hall (STOCH) group spokesperson, said the group “requests and encourages” anyone with photos and/or memories of the building to contact her at 512-446-5057. The group’s aim is preserve the cultural resources of the city of Rockdale.

“STOCH would like to collect the memories and share them at a later date,” she said.

Historic trail group to meet in Milam

The 41 county trail association El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (ELCAT) will hold its annual meeting at Apache Pass in Milam County Oct. 11-12.

Special events are being planned for member participants for Oct. 12, according to Steven Gonzales, Executive Director of the Trail. A bus tour of Apache Pass and the surrounding area is one event planned.