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Chamber spotlight

Chamber spotlight

Chamber spotlight

News Staff
Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00
The i-Tigers organization at the Rockdale ISD has been named “Organization in the Spotlight” by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.
FULL HOUSE

FULL HOUSE

FULL HOUSE

News Staff
Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00
—And there were probably a few lucky enough to draw a full house during the evening Saturday as the Rockdale Rotary Club hosted its annual Casino Night at The Ranch. The event drew a packed crowd of players. It’s a major fund raiser each year for the Rock-dale organization.

MVFD chili supper set for February 15th

News Staff
Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00
The Milano Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chili supper on Feb. 15 at the fire department on Hwy. 79. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Chili, drink and dessert will cost $10 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, with children age 3 and under eating for free.
LIONS SOUP SUPPERS

LIONS SOUP SUPPERS

LIONS SOUP SUPPERS

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
A January tradition is back for 2020 as the Noon Lions Club hosted its first soup supper on Thursday in the junior-high commons. From left, Victoria Smith, Tina Miller and Holly Morse serve up meals. There are only two soup suppers this year. Final one is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
Star Trek showing at Kay Theater on Saturday The Historic Kay theater will show the movie Star Trek (2009) at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission and concessions will both be $1. Scholarship Jam offered at Taylor SPJST Central Texas Pickers will hold a scholarship jam session on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4-8 p.m.

Lions pancake supper to be held Saturday

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
MILANO NEWS The annual Milano Evening Lions Club pancake supper is set for Saturday at the Milano Civic Center. Meal will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and there will be live music, a silent auction and a raffle. Price is $3 for those under 13 and $5 for everyone else.
RJH lists UIL participants, results

RJH lists UIL participants, results

RJH lists UIL participants, results

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
FRANKLIN—Eighty-two Rockdale Junior-High School students competed in recent University Interscholastic League academic contests for the 2019-20 term. Competition was held at Franklin with Rockdale, Cameron, Lexington and the host school participating. RJH finished third with 763 points.

EDUCATION NOTES

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
Elementary Wednesday—“Walking a Mile in Another’s Shoes Can Be Eye-Opening.” Thursday—“Sticks and Stones Can Break Our Bones, But Words Can Break Our Hearts”; Admission, review and dismissal meetings. Friday—“Be Somebody Who Makes Everyone Feel Like Somebody”; distribution of Pack Pal bags.

AT COLLEGE

News Staff
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
Zinn on Dean’s List at Centenary College SHREVEPORT, LA—John Ryker Zinn of Rock-dale has been named to the Fall Dean’s List at Centenary College. That honors list includes students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.