Free food program start date has changed

The date for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s free meal program for Rockdale children and senior citizens has changed.. The free meal program is now set to begin Oct. 5.

Be a witness for God

There’s a true story about a woman walking through the Beacon Hill section of Boston and big time Christian John Vassar stopped the woman and asked her, “If she was a Christian?”

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.

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.