Popular dog names according to the American Kennel Club

The American Kennel Club reports that the most popular dog names of 2023 were “Luna” for girl dogs and “Max” for boy dogs. Luna beat out “Bella” for the top spot, while Max bested “Charlie.

Easter Sunrise Service at Wolf Park

Sunrise Easter Services were held at 7 a.m. at Wolf Park, sponsored by the Rockdale Ministerial Alliance. Royal Johnson, pastor of Rising Star Baptist Church and alliance president, gave the welcome, opening prayer and closing hymn.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER FUNDRAISER

The Athletic Booster Club held two fundraisers over the weekend and raised over $5,000. Shown here is the fish fry on Saturday next to Caffey Corner. Pictured here are Mason Willard, Lindsey Lillard and Brittany Bell plating up the meals.

GRAND OPENING

Texas Certified Restoration is the newest member of the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and a grand opening was held last week at the chamber office.

Jesus changes lives

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 1:3) I’m in the “okay now what” camp. Easter has come and gone, okay now what (BTW we had the best Easter ever)?

CHURCH NEWS

Landmark Baptist revival set for April 7 Landmark Baptist Church will hold a revival April 7 to 10 each night at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rodney McDuff from Eastside Baptist Church in Rusk will be the guest preacher. A meal will be served on Sunday and Wednesday night before the services.

Jesus can reach down far

I once had these three photographs. I’ve been looking for them for days, even behind pictures in other frames but I can’t seem to find them. One is a picture of a blue sky; and right in the middle, almost taking up the whole frame, is a very large bunch of colored, helium balloons.

QUICK LOOK

Come celebrate the City of Rockdale’s 150th birthday with your family, friends and neighbors!

RISD reinstates staggered start times for 2024-25

The Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees convened on Monday, March 18 to address critical concerns surrounding transportation safety and overcrowding on buses.

THE WINNER

THE WINNER