Volunteer to help: Possibilities, and rewards, are endless

RISD REPORT Allen Sanders RISD Community Relations Director It’s easy to feel disconnected, as many parents juggle work, school, kids, and activities. One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite is volunteering for community service.

Banquets, election and a regional championship

MISD REPORT Our board of trustees annual election will take place Saturday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Please come out and exercise your right to cast your ballot. We have three candidates running for two positions, John Yakesch, Shawn Walton and Amanda Cain.

Milam 4-Hers compete and win at Plant ID contests

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Milam County 4-H hosted the Hackamore Invitational Plant ID and Range Evaluation Contest Results: Milam Junior Team No. 2—J.W. Hollas, Jenna Lindig, and Kyrene Jackson—was first. Milam Junior Team No 1—Jacob Jackson, Ryan Luckey, and Jack Luckey—was fourth.

KAY PROGRAM

KAY PROGRAM—Speakers at Sunday’s Kay Theatre ceremony commemorating the volunteers who made renovation of the 71-year facility a reality included (top, L-R) Toby Johnson, who outlined contributions of the late Leanna Harris Applegate; Geri Burnett, who gave a comprehensive history of the facility...

Booster club election set for May 9

MILANO NEWS Milano Athletic Booster Club will hold its officer election meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. This is a date change from the information released last week.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Music Week schedule listed for Rockdale National Music Week annual celebration for 2018 begins Sunday and runs through May 13th.

KICK FOR CASH

—Texas Farm Bureau Insurance presented a check for $250 to Rockdale High School on Friday, commemorating Brenden Miller’s field goal during the Tigers’ state championship tun last year.

Importance of faith

Lift up your eyes Jesus was constantly impressing upon people the importance of faith. He said, “According to your faith be it done to you.” In the home of Simon the Pharisee he said to the forgiven woman, “Your faith has saved you.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news items of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

Back from the grave, He cooked breakfast

He told me to tell you that Sometimes I feel like I’m becoming an old church guy who is against everything. They say old people are already mad about being old so it doesn’t take much to tick them off. Ouch!