Highway work to start in fall

City Manager Chris Whittaker said this week the long-awaited US 79 work will start this fall and that’s the first step toward a major downtown makeover.

REMEMBERING OTTO

—This stunning quilt, crafted by family member Rola Doelitsch in memory of the late Otto Brogger Sr., and his family, was presented to the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Monday at the fire station. The Brogger family have been longtime supporters, and members, of the Rockdale VFD.

Bringing color to a grey day

The antidote to a cold, grey, windy day was clouds of color, some “stay warm” exercise and a lot of fun. Alpha Tau Delta sorority held its 19th annual Dewberry Jam 5K Fun Run Saturday morning after a stormy night which saw temperatures drop into the 40s and winds roar above 30 miles per hour.

YARD OF THE MONTH

—The home of Barkley and Linda Lagrone, 1700 Highland, was designated yard of the month for March by the Linwood Acres Garden Club. From left are garden club members Robyn Black, Belinda Hillhouse. Margo Gilless, Linda Lagrone and Barkley Lagrone.

Milano Masonic golf tourney set for Saturday in Cameron

MILANO NEWS The annual Milano Masonic Lodge golf tournament will be held Saturday at the Cameron Country Club. Cost is $50 per player for the four-person scramble that will start at 9 a.m. Prizes will be handed out for fi rst through third place, closest to the pin, longest drive and hole-in-one.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Milam Aggie Muster April 21 at 44 Farms Milam County A&M Club will hold the annual Aggie Muster Saturday, April 21, at 44 Farms in Cameron. The Muster will begin at 6 p.m.

REUNIONS

The Reporter welcomes news items of family and class reunions. There is no charge. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Blumberg descendants to reunite April 21 The Blumbert-Elley-Kaiser-Koepsel family reunion (descendants of Carl F.