Wearing mask, other cautions, encouraged to continue

On Tuesday Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask mandate and opened business up 100% as of March 10.  People are still, however, encouraged to wear masks by some leaders and medical experts.

RISD waiting on advice now that mask mandate lifted

Today Governor Greg Abbott lifted the state mandates effective March 10, allowing businesses to return to 100% occupancy and no mandatory masks.

Governor lifts mask mandate

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent.

Rockdale Independent School District's Public School Week celebration

Rockdale Elementary School   Pre-K is inviting parents to read virtually to their classes.   Kindergarten is inviting community members to do a video conference reading a career related book and discuss their day to day on the job activities.

COVID-19 claims 39th victim

There has been yet another COVID-19 death. The Milam County death toll now stands at 39. There are seven Milam County residents hospitalized with the virus and two are on ventilators.

Milam County sheriff resigns

Chris White has resigned as sheriff of Milam County as of Monday. He gave Milam County Judge Steve Young his resignation Monday afternoon saying it was effective immediately. White was reelected to his second term in November of the past year.

Milam County records 38th death attributed to COVID-19

Milam County had its 38th COVID-19 related death and the active cases are up four to 38. Today testing is in Rockdale at the former hospital on Pecos from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are a Milam County resident with COVID symptoms, you can get a free antigen test.

COVID-19 testing is in Cameron today

Today's testing is in Cameron at the Cameron VFD from 8 a.m. – noon. If you are a Milam County resident with COVID symptoms, get a free antigen test. So far, the county has tested 3,163 individuals with 946 positive infections which is a 29% positivity rate.

Vaccination clinic today in Rockdale, not Cameron

Today’s clinic will be in Rockdale, not Cameron as planned. The Rockdale Medical Clinic located at 1700 Brazos is the site today for vaccinations. "Everyone should have been called, but if you have not, please note the change.

RISD to move second grade

The Rockdale ISD School Board voted Monday night to move second-grade students to the Rockdale Intermediate campus, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. Superintendent, Dr. Denise Monzingo said “Rockdale Intermediate has the space available to include second grade with minimal disruption.