Circus comes to town

A circus performer balances on small canisters and blocks last week at the Rockdale Fairgrounds when Circus Funtastic was in town with various entertaining acts.

Asbestos when inhaled leads to changes in lungs; if exposed contact your doctor

Because asbestos was in a lot of products used during the smelting of aluminum at Alcoa, workers employed there before 1981, along with spouses who washed their clothes, are entitled to benefits if they were later diagnosed with a cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

Rockdale Senior Center reopening April 5

The Rockdale Senior Center is open to all seniors 60 years and older starting April 5. To get on the waiting list, please call 512-446-2666 by March 29. Everyone who is able should wear a mask. If you are not on the Meals On Wheels list you will need to sign up.

Milam records 45th COVID-19 death

Milam County's dealth toll moved up to 45 with the report of another COVID-19 related death this week.

Tape shows ex-commissioner saying he would tell legislators not to reverse electricity charges

The sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission resigned Tuesday after he was caught on tape promising investors that the commission would work to dissuade the Legislature from reversing billions in electric rate overcharges assessed during the February winter storm.

Today's clinic is in Rockdale

Today the county will run a 500 dose Moderna clinic in Rockdale.  "Our vaccination clinic was a big success. We administered 486 shots today (Thursday), with 483 first round and 3 second round shots," Milam County Judge Steve Young said.

Milam County COVID-19 death toll at 44

 Today there are two more COVID-19 related deaths to report. "One was a young man and one was an old man. This brings the COVID death toll to 44 Milam County residents. As you know, this killer has no friends and does not discriminate. It can kill any of us. We must be vigilant. We must do our part.

Roddam set to retire as RVFD chief

Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ward Roddam has announced his retirement, according to a news release. Roddam has served the department since he was 18 years old beginning his firefighting career at age 15 with the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department.

A&M study shows worries about vaccine

In a recent Texas A&M University-led study, about 31 percent of 5,009 surveyed Americans said they don’t plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to them.

Rockdale public works tackling two ‘unplanned projects’

The city Public Works Department is currently working on two “surprise” project requests from Union Pacific and the Texas Department of Transportation. The projects were brought to the attention of the City Council at the March 8 meeting.