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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Mo n d ay— Ma r t i n Luther King holiday. Tuesday—Beef lasagna, broccoli Normandy, garlic bread, ambrosia, 2% milk. Wednesday—Beef steak fingers, baked potatoes, peppered gravy, Capri vegetables, wheat bread, apple cobbler, 2% milk. Thursday—Chicken and dumplings, cornbread, salad, Jell-O, 2% milk.

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-- 3458.
Walking by faith

Walking by faith

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He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalm 31:24) The other day I saw Henr y Blackaby’s social media account Experiencing God Day by Day posted, “True worship results in repentance, obedient submission, and a desire for holiness.
The burdens of regret

The burdens of regret

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Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Some of the most beautiful poetry of the Bible is that which celebrates forgiveness. “Who is a God like you…” cries the prophet, Micah. Not “Who is a God like you, who creates the worlds?” Not “Who is a God like you, that rides on the wings of the wind?

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Living with loss: finding comfort, hope in 2026

Sher Boyd Certified Grief Support Coach
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
A new workshop series coming to Rockdale helps mourners transform grief into joyful living. Walking the Mourners Path workshops runs February-March 2026. Attendees share their personal grief stories in a series of eight 90-minute small group sessions shepherded by commissioned facilitators.

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Library hosts Communities for Recovery Jan. 29

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Communities For Recovery will host prevention training with free Narcan on Thursday, Jan. 29, in two classes: noon to 1 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. In 2015, Texas Senate Bill 1462 was passed, putting a standing order into effect.
ALL-STATE BOUND— These talented Big Blue Band students recently auditioned at the Association of Texas Small School Bands in Waco and advanced to State 3A. The All-State Clinic and Performance will take place on February 11-14 in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. Shown here are (L-R) Senior Destinee Bluford, clarinet; sophomore Adeana Limon, flute; and sophomore Tyler Roberts, clarinet.

ALL-STATE BOUND— These talented Big Blue Band students recently auditioned at the Association of Texas Small School Bands in Waco and advanced to State 3A. The All-State Clinic and Performance will take place on February 11-14 in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. Shown here are (L-R) Senior Destinee Bluford, clarinet; sophomore Adeana Limon, flute; and sophomore Tyler Roberts, clarinet.

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ALL-STATE BOUND

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
These talented Big Blue Band students recently auditioned at the Association of Texas Small School Bands in Waco and advanced to State 3A. The All-State Clinic and Performance will take place on February 11-14 in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.
January is School Board Appreciation Month and RISD celebrates school board members (front row L-R) Karen Kirk Laughlin, secretary Amy Ogea Casas, Janice Keen and Julia Reyes Cardona. Back row is Scott Heintze, vice president Jason Barcak and president Charles Miles. “Thank you to our Board of Trustees for the leadership and heart you bring to our district” said Superintendent Denise Monzingo.

January is School Board Appreciation Month and RISD celebrates school board members (front row L-R) Karen Kirk Laughlin, secretary Amy Ogea Casas, Janice Keen and Julia Reyes Cardona. Back row is Scott Heintze, vice president Jason Barcak and president Charles Miles. “Thank you to our Board of Trustees for the leadership and heart you bring to our district” said Superintendent Denise Monzingo.

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RISD celebrates School Board Appreciation Month

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
January is School Board Appreciation Month and RISD celebrates school board members (front row L-R) Karen Kirk Laughlin, secretary Amy Ogea Casas, Janice Keen and Julia Reyes Cardona. Back row is Scott Heintze, vice president Jason Barcak and president Charles Miles.

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
MLK parade to be held on Monday The annual Martin Luther King Day parade will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19. Set up begins at noon. This year’s Grand Marshals are Henry and Deborah Miller. Henry will speak after the parade.
WELCOME— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Integrity Urgent Care on Friday with members of the staff and community. The clinic is located at 630 West US 79 and can be reached at 512--640-6663. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic provides help for sudden illnesses, minor injuries, quick lab testing and much more.

WELCOME— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Integrity Urgent Care on Friday with members of the staff and community. The clinic is located at 630 West US 79 and can be reached at 512--640-6663. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic provides help for sudden illnesses, minor injuries, quick lab testing and much more.

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WELCOME

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Integrity Urgent Care on Friday with members of the staff and community. The clinic is located at 630 West US 79 and can be reached at 512640-6663. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.