RISD chooses May bond vote

At last Wednesday’s school board meeting, the board met in closed session to choose one of two options for expansion needed to meet growth and security measures mandated by the state. The board chose Option 1 which is a $30 million bond which will be on the ballot in May of this year.

St. Paul BBQ fundraiser February 5th

St . Pau l Lut he r an Church and School in Thorndale will hold its annual barbecue brisket dinner and live auction fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall on FM 486 North. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with dine-in plates to be purchased at the door for $15.

Powell to again pen Black History Month series for

popular and well-received 43-year Black History Series did not die when revered author Susie Sansom-Piper died in October 2019. T a m a r a Powell, Piper’s granddaughter, has again agreed to write a series for 2023.

RHS seniors earn academic honors

Rockdale High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

‘Best Lifted Truck’

R&B Accessories was a local sponsor of the Texas Showdown Freedom Rally Custom Truck and Car Show held this past weekend at Apache Pass.

Sunday chili and dessert benefit set

Fire claimed the home of Kristi Martin, Clemente Abila and son Easton early Saturday morning. Martin is director of Tiger Town Learning Center. Tiger Town will hold a benefit for the family at their facility on Sunday, selling chili and desserts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BUSY BEES

The Meadowbrook Busy Bees have certainly been busy.

Future is clear with Rockdale ISD CTE

Today, students can get a head start on their future long before they graduate from high school.

Recipes to warm you up

We’re supposed to have some evenings/ overnights in the 30s this week. Here are three recipes to warm you up. I think I have everything in my kitchen to make this first one except the fettuccine noodles and the spinach. I also don’t have marjoram which I’d probably leave out anyway.

ORGANIZATIONS

Heavenly Treasures back to regular hours Heavenly Treasures is open for shopping with their regular hours of Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Keto support group meets Thursdays at 7 A keto support group meets at the First Baptist Church’s south entrance every Thursday at 7 p.m.