A Night of Peace in Rockdale

About 150 people came to Wolf Park on Thursday evening to enjoy Rockdale Earth Day’s A Night of Peace celebration. Rockdale Earth Day Chairman David Melton gave the welcome address followed by a reading on peace by Rockdale High School students.

GRAND OPENING

The Shoppes at Moon River held their grand opening on Friday morning with lots of good food and freshly-brewed coffee for the packed house of guests.

WINNERS

At the recent 4-H awards banquet, these Rockdale 4-H’ers were recognized for their record books: (L-R) Macy McDaniel, Klay Eschberger, Kaylor Eschberger, Jack Luckey, McKenna Muston.

MORE SCENES FROM THE CHEERLEADER MINI CAMP

MORE SCENES FROM THE CHEERLEADER MINI CAMP

WORK ANNIVERSARY

Becca Ferguson celebrated 20 years with the Milam County Sheriff’s Office last week. Sheriff Mike Clore said of Becca, “she is the longest-tenured employee of our office and knows more than all of us.” On hand for the celebration were (L-R) were Chief Deputy John Mendoza, Clore, Ferguson, Sgt.

WELCOME

Rising Star Baptist Church treated new RISD staff and administrators to a breakfast of tacos, donuts and fruit on Friday morning. Dr. Denise Monzingo and campus principals introduced their staff and Pastor Royal Johnson guided everyone on a tour of their facilities

Thursday Reading Club kicks off year with luncheon

The Thursday Reading Club began the 2023-2024 year with a fall luncheon at the Lucy Hill Patterson Library sponsored by the yearbook committee, Barbara Nelson, Patricia McKee and Wendi Upson.

Milam 4-H Awards Program winners

Milam County 4-H Awards Program winners (clockwise from the upper left) were: Mr.

Milam County 4-H Awards Program winners

The Milam County 4-H Awards Program is held each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our Milam County 4-H members who have excelled in their specific field(s) of interest throughout the year.

What to do if pet is snake bit

The beg inning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves, and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk of venomous bites.