Student helping upgrade high school weight room

Emilee Baker, junior softball player at Thorndale High School, has opened a Snap account to raise money for a weight room at the high school for Bulldogs athletes. Her goal is to raise $800 toward the cost to properly outfit a weight room and replace outdated equipment.

RVFD fundraiser tickets now on sale

Tickets for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fund raising night at the KC Hall are now on sale, according to spokesman Mike Korenek. The fundraiser is set for May 15. Donors can get on the list by calling Korenek at 512-430-2315 or James McQuinn at 512-577-5715.

Street Ministries offering free classes

This month Street Ministries will start community how-to classes at it building on Main Street in Rockdale. The following dates and topics are on schedule. The classes are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 225 N. Main. • May 13—Walking stick production with Jason Hale.

RISD seeks nominations for alumni awards

The Rockdale ISD Distinguished Alumni Awards Program, which began in 2019, was created to recognize and honor all former graduates of the Rockdale Independent School District, Rockdale High School and Aycock High School, whose achievements, strengths of character and citizenship serve as models to...

Fundraising sale

The Milano Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary held a huge garage sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday with all the proceeds going to help fund the firefighters. The shoppers picked up some good buys choosing from kitchenware, furniture, sports equipment, lawn care products, toys and other items.

‘Nunsense’ auditions are later this month

Milam Community Theater will hold auditions for the musical “Nunsense” at 7 p.m. on May 24 and 25. Auditions for the musical will be held at the Williams Event Center in Cameron.

Yard of the Month looking for contenders

Spring is upon us, and Rockdale Earth Day is looking for yards in the community, to consider for “Yard of the Month.” Yards must be within the city limits of Rockdale, and nominations are due by the 23rd of the preceding month. Send your nominations to: rockdaleearthday@yahoo.com.

Guide gives an overview of taxes

The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released an update to “A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas,” a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes. Every year, the state collects billions in state taxes and fees, federal receipts and other sources of revenue.

Farmers’ Market now every Saturday morning

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is holding a farmers’ market on the grounds of the of the historic Coffield Stone Tree House at 1203 W. Cameron. The market is held each Saturday from now until the end of October. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon.

Scholarship deadline for Rockdale seniors

The deadline for the Legends of the Ball Scholarship for seniors at Rockdale High School is May 15.