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YARD OF THE MONTH— The home of Judy and Gary Carver at 310 West Davilla Avenue is Rockdale Earth Day’s Yard of the Month for August. Around the yard is a colorful display of annuals, flowering perennials and a variety of trees providing shade and color. Hanging baskets, yard art, statues and a birdbath add character to this home. The Carvers will receive a gift card to Giddings Nursery and Garden Center.

YARD OF THE MONTH— The home of Judy and Gary Carver at 310 West Davilla Avenue is Rockdale Earth Day’s Yard of the Month for August. Around the yard is a colorful display of annuals, flowering perennials and a variety of trees providing shade and color. Hanging baskets, yard art, statues and a birdbath add character to this home. The Carvers will receive a gift card to Giddings Nursery and Garden Center.

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YARD OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:24
YARD OF THE MONTH
Tindle

Tindle

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City council sets tax rate, honors Tindle

News Staff
Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23
At Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved the proposed budget and tax rate published in The Reporter last week. The tax rate is $0.781471, down from last year’s rate of $0.85000. This is ref lective of the No New Revenue Maintenance and Operation rate of $0.
MEET DUKE

MEET DUKE

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MEET DUKE

News Staff
Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23
He is the Rockdale Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Month. Duke is approximately one year old, weighs 50 pounds and is a Catahoula mix. He has all his shots, is potty trained and was introduced at Monday night’s city council meeting. This loyal dog is looking for his forever home.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES— VFW Post 6525 held its annual school supply giveaway Saturday. At 8:30 a.m. there was a line halfway around the building.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES— VFW Post 6525 held its annual school supply giveaway Saturday. At 8:30 a.m. there was a line halfway around the building.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

News Staff
Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Long

Long

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RISD hires band director

News Staff
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:09
Rockdale ISD proudly announces the hiring of Samuel W. Long Jr. as the new Director of Bands for the district. With over two decades of experience in music educat ion and performance leadership, Mr. Long brings a legacy of innovation to the Rockdale Tiger Band program.
ALL ABOARD

ALL ABOARD

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ALL ABOARD

News Staff
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
Rockdale I&GN Depot Station Master April Doss, left, and volunteer Kath leen Watson, right, were in Taylor over the weekend after being invited by the Smithsonian Museum to be part of a traveling exhibit managed by the Texas Historical Commission called “Spark! Places of Innovation.

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TEA gives RISD a ‘C’

News Staff
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
Rockdale Independent School District received an overall C grade (78 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability ratings.

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Riot inks $9.1B deal with AI firm

Karoline Leonard Austin American-statesman
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
(This article appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on Aug. 12. The Reporter reached out to Riot and was told the public is welcome to ask about this Anthropic lease and any other questions the attendees may have, including water, power and careers at its event from 5 to 8 p.m.
Over 250 guests enjoyed an evening of fun at a fundraiser for Rockdale VFD Saturday night.

Over 250 guests enjoyed an evening of fun at a fundraiser for Rockdale VFD Saturday night.

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Charity dinner a big hit Saturday night

News Staff
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
Rockdale VFW Post 6525 hosted a charity dinner fundraiser on Saturday night at the Patterson Center which was a big hit as over 250 people attended for a night of food, music, auctions, drawings and socializing.

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Matching donations help Rockdale Senior Center provide services

News Staff
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
The Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) invites the Rockdale community to support the Rockdale Senior Center through a special matching gift opportunity provided by the Anderson Foundation.