News
Rockdale Junior High Art Teacher Lani Young is great about sending The Reporter art to use in the paper from her students.
The MARC Center will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. The center was founded in 1965 by a group of parents, interested citizens and community leaders.
Rockdale Historical Society and the Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum presented an old-fashioned blacksmith demonstration by local expert Abe Doss on Saturday at the depot.
Sports
The Rockdale Lady Tigers basketball team stayed busy during the holiday break.
Rockdale participated in the annual Smithville Tournament and left with a 1-3 record.
By Smithville Tourney
Rockdale High School powerlifters competed last week in the Giddings Powerlifting Meet and came home with lots of hardware.
The Rockdale Lady Tigers soccer squad hosted their annual Blue & Gold Cup Invitational last week. They came in third place overall with a record of 2-2-1.
Columns & Opinions
E arlier this week I had a meeting with Rachel Owens who sits on the boards of the Milam County CPS Board and CASA of Milam County.
By Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
Lifestyle
The Rockdale ISD School Board presented awards to two nominated members of the RISD workforce with ROAR awards at Monday’s Christmas luncheon.
Warm up this season with mulling spices. Whether you’re making spiced cider or mulled wine, this aromatic blend will fill your home with cozy vibes.
By Comments From Micah Micah Holcombe
Obituaries
Linda Davis Alexander, 77, of Rockdale passed away Dec. 26, 2024, at her home in Rockdale.
THE WOODL ANDS— George Wall Sr., 100, of The Woodlands passed away Dec. 23, 2024.
He was born May 22, 1924, in San Antonio.
Gregoria (Gloria) Rubio Flores, 76, of Rockdale passed away on Jan. 3, 2025.
Gloria was born April 20, 1948, to Pedro and Julia Rubio in Louise.
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