Chamber honors top volunteers

Two sets of volunteer couples, a board which oversees children in need and a business which is always ready to assist the community were top award winners as the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center held its annual banquet Thursday at the KC Hall.

EARTH DAY ART

Junior-high art students were asked to submit artwork for this year’s Earth Day with events through the month, but scheduled primarily on April 20. Heather Murphy (seated) had the winning entry which will be prominent during the observance.

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THORNDALE BUSINESS

—Country Roads Emporium was recently named business of the month by the Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce. Rev. Ray and Lily Dennis are owners of the firm which has been in business for 14 years. From left, Susan Drabek, Patrick Anness, Devin Kuehn, Rev. Dennis, Mrs. Dennis, Millie Anness.

4-Hers needing items for Temple charity

MILAM 4-H NEWS Milam 4Hers will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 14 at the Temple Ronald McDonald House to deliver Coke tabs and wish list items. Items can be delivered any time before March 13. Coke tabs may also be donated.

Milam 4-Hers win at San Antonio show

MILAM 4-H NEWS Milam County 4-H teams competed in several events at the annual San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo. HORSE JUDGING— Individual honors: • Third, Ann Warrick. • Sixth, Mackenzie Mah-an. • Ninth, Corley Callahan. • 19th, Lyndon Stiffl emire.

Chamber banquet ahead March 8th

CHAMBER CHAT Don’t forget, the Rock-dale Chamber of Commerce Banquet is next week, March 8. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at the KC Hall. You won’t want to miss this year’s “Wranglers & Rhinestones” theme. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber Visitor Center or at the door.

Public School Week events set

Next week is Texas Public Schools Week and there are a variety of events on rap for the Rockdale ISD as follows: Rockdale Elementary • Parent meals—Lunch with Loved Ones, Thursday, March 8,. Grade Level Events • Kindergarten is inviting community workers to read and talk about careers.

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.