CTE Month ends in RISD

RISD REPORT February was observed as Career and Technical Education Month in the Rockdale ISD. Britina Pesak, CTE director for the Rockdale ISD, said the month’s theme was “Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow.

Churches should thrive not just survive

He told me to tell you that We live close to a small community where my dad pastored a church a million years ago. After my family moved away the church building burned down and they relocated across town but eventually the church disbanded.

Check it

EDITORIAL State should have better managed charges of illegal voting in election Citizens of Texas should not feel comfortable when the chief election officer of the state cannot apologize for past mistakes.

1918-1919 flu pandemic still remembered

The news that a nearby school district closed for two days due to the flu—or “flu-like symptoms as we say in the news biz to avoid practicing diagnostic medicine without a license—was perfect timing.

First ‘moot court’ competition in April

For the first time, Milam County will sponsor a “moot court” competition at the Milam County Courthouse on April 23 and 24. All five schools of the county will participate in this historic event, including Buckholts, Cameron, Milano, Thorndale and Rockdale.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO.... The flu pandemic would not loosen its grip on Rock-dale. The Reporter noted 14 members of a Forest Grove family had contacted the disease and one had already died.

Update on this year’s Tigers activities

Martha Gonzales, RHS iTigers (ACE) Program Coordinator, would like to gives us an update on the iTigers program: iTigers’ spring program runs through May 17. If your student is in need of after school bus transportation, this semester, please contact your campus coordinator as soon as possible.

Bible teaches how to handle adversity

He told me to tell you that Everyday I wake up praying, sharing with Abba Father that I want to bring Him glory with this new day. Prayer is good but we have to put feet to those prayers. So how does this piety emerge in my life?

It’s back

EDITORIAL The re-opening of Rockdale’s Main Street medical clinic is, of course, fantastically great news on so many levels. Thanks to Dr.

Looking back...

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO.... The Reporter was informed that the Little River bridge between Rockdale and Cameron had been condemned and that the closest way to travel between the two cities was now by way of Tracy.