Setting the record straight about CTE

RISD REPORT Decisions regarding future careers can be challenging for all students. A variety of options at the high school level can help students and parents in making decisions that can have a major impact on the lives of our students.

Fatal wreck Thursday

A 21-year-old Sharp woman died in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon north of San Gabriel. Crystal Brandl was pronounced dead at the scene—FM 3061 southwest of CR 413—by Justice of the Peace Gary Northcott after the 3:34 p.m. accident.

TOP BUSINESS

—Michelle Lehmkuhl, Attorney at Law, has been named Business of the Month for March by the Rock-dale Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, presented recently by Chamber officials, directors and auxiliary members, From left, Rebecca Vasquez, Betty Backhaus, Julia Cardona, Lehmkuhl and Janice King.

iTigers offers community courses, too

RISD REPORT The iTigers coordinator at the high school, Martha Gonzales, has the spotlight this week. She is excited to share the many benefits her program has to offer our students and community: Studies have shown high–performing organizations have a common ingredient that points to their success.

Tillery, Springer win awards

When veteran Rockdale Police Department Sgt. Jody Tillery won the offi - cer-of-the year award for the fourth straight time Saturday night, he knew just how to phrase the historic honor. “I’m the oldest one in the department, except for the chief,” he told the crowd of more than 200.

Rockdale, Waco men served well

Editor’s note: This is the 41st annual Black History Month series by former Rockdale resident Susie Sansom-Piper to appear in The Reporter.

MVFD chili supper to be held Saturday

Milano Volunteer Fire Department’s annual chili supper set for Saturday at the fire station. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, with those two and under eating free. There will be a live band, as well as live and silent auctions.

City, county sales taxes heading down

Rockdale and Milam County’s 2018 sales tax “rally” didn’t last long. After inching into the black with 2018’s first sales tax check in January, the February figures were back in the red, both for the month and the year. Milam County’s February total was $83,589.

Big Blue Band members get awards

PFLUGERVILLE—On Saturday, members of the Rockdale High School Big Blue Band participated at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Hendrickson High School. Top ratings included: • Brianna Acevedo, flute solo, Superior (Division 1). • Natalie Banda, alto saxophone solo, Superior (Division 1).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Feb. 17—Carolyn Sadler. Feb. 19—David Taylor.