News
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA—In addition to eating pancakes with Santa and getting pictures made with him, kiddies enjoyed lots of arts and crafts projects and face painting.
Senior Center seeking volunteers, donations
The Rockdale Senior Center is in need of volunteers on Mondays to deliver Meals on Wheels twice per month.
Vision Historic Preservation Foundation will present a unique fundraising event called the Lone Star Jazz Party at The 1895 (old city hall) on Burleson Street in historic downtown Rockdale on Satur
Sports
ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) Tigers play a key role in the success of RJH. Oftentimes after school programs are created primarily for clubs.
By Kristi Kaufmann
Rockdale Tiger basketball improved their record to 4-2 this weekend while at the Jewett-Leon tourney, where they finished third overall with wins over Normangee, Latexo and Broaddus.
District 25-2A volleyball coaches released their picks last week with Thorndale junior Abby Dickerson being named Setter of the Year, while her classmate Landri Martinka was voted as the Defensive
Columns & Opinions
We all know someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or someone caring for a loved one with the disease. Here are some good tips from alz.org.
Last Wednesday morning I was invited to be on Judge Steve Young’s radio show on KMIL. I had never been on the radio before so I was a little nervous.
By Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Employment in Milam County: Our unemployment rate in Milam County is now at 5.2% which is just under the overall State unemployment rate of 5.4%.
By Judge’s Comments Steve Young
Lifestyle
I still can’t think about eating poultry after Thanksgiving so here are two recipes using beef and pork chops.
Baked Spaghetti
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
By Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
HUGE DONATION—The Alpha One Chevrolet Buick team raised and donated to Rockdale Christian Services 916 pounds of food, 18 pounds of toiletries and household goods, 27 toys and $258 to feed R
CHILI TIME—The good folks at Climate Control AC & Heating offered to make chili for the Rockdale Downtown Association’s Christmas Tree Lighting last Thursday.
Obituaries
Lillian Irene Cast, age 94, of Thorndale passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 2021, in Baylor Scott & White Hospital.
Alvin “JR” Coldiron, 93, of Milano died Saturday Nov. 27, 2021, at his home in the Sand Grove community.
HEARNE—Services for Carl Wayne Douglas, 80, were held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at All Families Mortuary Chapel in Hearne with Rev. Rodrick Jackson officiating.
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