News
There is way more to Waco than Baylor U and the Silo District.
By David Money
The city of Thorndale has added law enforcement officers to its force.
At the City Council meeting last July 14, the members voted to hire two new o f fi c e r s .
Sports
In July of 2018, Milano High School quarterback Kathen Funburg was preparing for his senior season.
Kade Lillard takes a shot during Tuesday afternoon’s youth golf tournament at the Rockdale Country Club.
On Saturday evening, Rockdale High School had their first ever alumni game at the Lady Tiger softball field with an opening ceremony prior to the game and a closing ceremony before an after party a
Columns & Opinions
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal.
Neighbor Grover sez if you answer your phone with, “Hello, you’re on the air,” telemarketers will quickly hang up.
By Spoilin’ The Broth Bill Cooke
Mark your calendars because October 2 The Fall Music Festival makes its return to Wolf Park after a year off due to COVID.
By Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Lifestyle
Pearlie Mack (R) displays a Texas House of Representatives resolution honoring her on her 90th birthday, presented during a party in her honor held Saturday at the historic Kay Theater in Rockdale.
Rockdale High School band members will be striking up practice starting July 19 preparing for the coming marching season.
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.
Obituaries
Birdie Joyce Hill, 79, while in Round Rock and surrounded by family, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Charlesetta Mayberry was born in Cameron on July 15, 1951 to Vernell Wilcox and Jimmie Norwood.
Santos “Shorty” Gonzales was born May 21, 1938, in Mercedes (Hidalgo County), the youngest child of Federico and Nieves (Pena) Gonzales.
Rockdale Reporter
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