Demolition work begins in restoration of ‘Old 1895’

The preconstruction demolition phase of Vision Historic Preservation Foundation’s restoration of the 1895 Rockdale City Hall began April 19 with the removal of interior non-load-bearing walls.

County officials set public hearing in hopes of big return

Milam County commissioners voted to hold a June 28 public hearing on the creation of three Milam County Reinvestment Zones. The zones are necessary in granting tax abatements to entice three solar energy ventures into coming into the county and creating an $800 million investment.

Milam honors quiet benefactor

Well-wishers showered Milam County benefactor Drayton McLane with words of thanks and gifts of appreciation Monday at the County Commissioners meeting in the county courthouse.

Milam marshals on in daily COVID fight

People vaccinated combined with those that have been infected with COVID-19 and survived are pushing up the immunity level in the county. “I am happy to report that our herd immunity in Milam County is now at 38 percent,” said Milam County Judge Steve Young in his daily email report.

RISD gets TxDOT to add school bus warning sign

Every year in the early summer before the start of the new school year, Rockdale Independent School District officials get together to study bus routes and make any changes they deem necessary.

New event will kick off graduation week

This is an exciting time of year, especially for our seniors and their families. I am very thankful that, even though the year has not been 100% normal, the students have been able to participate in all of their normal events.

SOAR donates to American Legion

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees donated money to the American Legion on Thursday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Rockdale.

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Lexington set for big homecoming celebration The Lexington Rodeo is Friday and Saturday. Things get started Friday at 7:30 p.m., with full concessions and a performance by the Lee County Texas Stars 4-H horse drill team. The team will perform Saturday, too.

Thorndale ISD approves renovation project

The Thorndale Independent School District met Wednesday night and approved a contract with MRI construction, in downtown Thorndale, to complete a high school safety renovation starting June 1. “This project has been a priority on our long-term facilities plan for many years.

Rockdale officers make felony arrests

Rockdale officer Zachary Krejci made two felony arrests during the past week while officer Jeremiah Harden made one. Krejci arrested a 17-yearold Lexington resident on a warrant for credit/debit card abuse April 21 at 9:32.