State library offers virtual webinars

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission now offering something to do at home in these don’t-get-out-much days. The library will host a virtual Research Webinars series, free online programming provided by its Archives and Information Services division.

Milam County judge issues another grim COVID-19 report

“We have another COVID-related death to report in Milam County. This is the seventh death to report in the last seven days. This brings the total deaths in the county to 25 since the pandemic started,” said County Judge Steve Young in an email. “Sadly, on Dec.

Great haze in the morning

A morning fog greeted motorists around town Friday before starting to lift around 11 a.m. The early morning visibility was cut to about three miles but before noon visibility was back up to about nine miles, according to online weather sites.

With 2020 Census boost, Texas could gain three U.S. House seats

Texas could gain three seats in Congress after adding more than 4 million people over the past 10 years, according to testimony offered before the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting on Monday.

Author, businesswoman to again pen series

The Rockdale Reporter’s popular and well-received 43-year Black History Series did not die when revered author Susie Sansom-Piper died in October 2019. Tamara Powell, Piper’s granddaughter, has agreed to write a series for 2021.

Filing shows just a few candidates so far

While the filing deadline two weeks away, only a few incumbents have made their intentions know to seek reelection and no new faces have emerged on the filing front. No one has filed for office in Rockdale for the two seats on the City Council whose terms expire this year.

Preservation foundation holding online auction

When the Rockdale Police Department relocated in March 2019 from the old City Hall, much of the office furniture was left behind. Before any work on the building can begin, most of these items need to be cleared.

Rainwater harvesting online class is Feb. 5th

Those interested in rainwater harvesting can join a “live” and online seminar to learn the basics of rainwater collection, how to cre-ate your own system and see different systems with live on-site demonstrations. The virtual Rainwater Harvesting 101 class is Feb. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Certification

Wayne Culpepper completed over 50 hours of training in the Master Gardener Training Program, plus completed an additional 50 volunteer hours in horticultural related projects to become a certified member of the Little River Basin Master Gardeners of Milam County. Submitted photo

Temple College student honor rolls announced

President’s honor list (4.0 GPA): Kylie Eubanks, Jaycee Henderson, both of Rockdale; and Cristi Biehle, Brealyn Farr, Katie Lyman, all of Thorndale. Vice president’s honor list (at least 3.