Rockdale MDD talks growth

Rockdale City Planner Ben Blanchard gave a report on city growth to the Rockdale MDD (RMDD) Board on Monday night stating that the Cornerstone Subdivision has 51 new building permits approved for continued housing there.

Fair Assn. scholarships available for area seniors

Milam County high school seniors who have shown projects and have met the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Rockdale Fair Association. The association has awarded over $10,000 annually in scholarship money to further their education.

BRUSH WITH SUPERHEROES

—Tractor Supply Co. locations across Texas invited families to come and meet Spider-Man and the Transformer Bumblebee and the event was a big hit at the Rockdale location last week. Shown here is David Schneebeli meeting the two heroes. David is the son of Kenny Schneebeli.

QUICK LOOK

An Eastside Conversation will be held at Moon Brew Coffee Co., 109 N. Main St., on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will meet Mayor Ward Roddam, hear updates from the cit y and be given an opportunity to ask questions. All citizens are welcome to attend.

ROAR!

—Rockdale Junior High teacher and coach Ethan Brinkley (far left) and RISD’s Public Information Management System Coordinator Laura Gibbs (far right) received R.O.A.R. awards at last week’s Rockdale School Board meeting. The R.O.A.R.

Master Gardner classes Feb. 5th

The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association has extended the registration date for its 2025 training program to Feb. 1. This course contains the curriculum necessary to become a Master Gardener in Milam County. The training will run from Feb. 5 through mid-May on Wedne sday s from 8 a.m.

Master Naturalists classes begin

Texas Master Naturalist Courses began on Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Cameron. “If you are passionate about native Texas plants and animals you are welcome to joins us,” said organizer Linda Burgess.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

—Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for January is Run Florist Run, located at 107 N. Main St. in downtown Rockdale. The shop is a boutique and full-service flower shop. You can reach them at 254-239-9501. They deliver to all nearby cities.

ORGANIZATIONS

Milam County Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Odd number months, the club meeting is at Banda’s Mexican Restaurant. Even number months the club meets at Dairy Queen in Cameron. For questions email Nobles at jvnobles2@outlook. com.

Warm food for cold weather

Looking ahead at the temperatures, it looks like Rockdale will get up into the 60s, but nighttime temps will still be cold. I ran across this unique bean recipe recently. I love butter beans, but I would never have thought to add cheese.