Chamber Banquet a big hit after two-year absence

Nearly 200 people attended the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday night, the first one to be held after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

READY, SET, GO!

READY, SET, GO!—Participants in the five-and-under age group in the Dewberry Jam Fiesta 5K had a great start at Sunday’s successful event. More photos and race results on page 7A.

American Legion Turkey Shoot May 15

American Legion Post 358 will hold a turkey shoot on Sunday, May 15, at 2534 North FM 487, one mile past FM 1712 intersection on the right. Food and drinks start at 11 a.m. with the shooting competition starting at noon. Twelve-gauge with maximum barrel length 32” including choke.

Leadership program deadline May 9

The Rockdale Municipal Development District and the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the sponsors of the inaugural Leadership Rockdale program.

Mental Health Services coming to Rockdale One Stop center

According to Milam County Judge Steve Young, within the next week or so, Central County Services (CCS) will open an additional mental health clinic in Rockdale at the One Stop.

American Legion Carlyle Post No. 358 celebrates 100 years

From The Rockdale Reporter, Thursday, April 13, 1922, written by John Esten Cooke: “American Legion Will Organize Local Post.

Supporting the foundation of literacy at RES

Step into the halls of Rockdale Elementary and take a minute to quietly take in all that you see and all that you hear. The walls are engulfed in a sea of writing and talk floats like waves, some strong and intense, others gentle and calm, throughout the classrooms and into the hallways.

HEADING TO STATE

HEADING TO STATE—Milam County 4-H members competed at the District Consumer and Fashion Contests on April 25 and did so well the senior team is advancing to state. Team members are Ryan Luckey, Marisol Hill, Tessa Vaculin and Hunter Hux.

THREE MORE SHOWS

THREE MORE SHOWS—Milam Community Theater to present the Bagheera Cast's production of "The Jungle Book." Performances are Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and again Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Lester and Beatrice Williams Event Center located at 408 S. Columbus Avenue in Cameron.

Three felony arrests made by Rockdale PD

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Abbigail Meredith, 19, Rockdale, was arrested on Tuesday by Sgt. Fain on two Milam County Sheriff’s Department warrants for terroristic threat against peace officer and bail jumping and failure to appear.