YARD OF THE MONTH

YARD OF THE MONTH—September’s Yard of the Month goes to Sammie and Lynda Ford at 220 West San Andres. The Yard of the Month is awarded by the Rockdale Earth Day organization and the Ford’s will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin.

Easy recipes for cooler temperatures

I think about food all the time, but with this rain and cooler weather the things I want to eat will change. Something tomato-y and cheesy sounds good to me right now and this casserole sounds exactly like what I am looking for.

Ag boosters to hold virtual meeting Sunday

The Milano Gause Ag Booster Club will hold a virtual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 13. Starting time is 5:30 p.m. Club dues are needed at the September meeting. Check out the group’s Facebook page for more information.

ORGANIZATIONS

Legion Post 358 meeting Monday American Legion Post 358 will have a regular members’ meeting at the Post at 6 p.m. Monday. “Masks will be required, social distancing will be adhered to, and hand sanitizer will be available at the door,” according to Debora M. McKimmey, Post Adjutant.

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star to celebrate 113 years on Sept. 20 The Rising Star Baptist Church will hold it’s annual anniversary a little differently this year. On Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:45 a.m. there will be a celebration on their Facebook page sharing pictures and memories. At 10 a.m.

Community Garage Sale

Rockdale residents turned entrepreneurs over the past weekend to participate in the annual Community Garage Sale.

4-H competes in state plant ID contest

Milam County 4-H members competed in the first Titus-Coryell County 4-H Online Plant ID Contest on Aug. 29. The online contest allowed students to identify the plants in the competition from their homes.

UIL threatens sanctions for violations

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is ramping up its efforts to get spectators to follow COVID-19 guidelines. It proposed sanctions for those who fail to comply at sporting events.

Time’s short

Sure we’ve had other things on our minds in 2020. There’s a little matter of a pandemic of which you may have heard. But. Milam County, and Texas for that matter, simply hasn’t done very well in filling out this year’s Census forms.

I’m glad I don’t live in Houston anymore

If you haven’t already voted in the Best of Rockdale Contest what are you waiting for? Voting is moving along at a brisk pace so make sure your voice is heard about your favorite places in Rockdale. The deadline for voting is Sept. 15. Get all the details in the ad on page 8A.