HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dec. 24—Artie Backhaus. Dec. 26—Mendy Betchan Baker, Janet Svrcek. Dec. 28—J.W. Edmonds.

St. John’s Christmas Eve Services scheduled

St. John’s United Methodist Church invites everyone to come celebrate Christmas Eve and the birth of Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 4 and 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Face coverings are required and social distancing will be practiced.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Dec. 5-16. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Weldon E. Bailey Estate to JBD Land LLC – Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Original Town Road, Rockdale, S16000.

Depot Museum and Heavenly Treasures give holiday hours

The Historical Society Depot Museum will be closed Dec. 26 and 27 and Jan. 2 and 3. They will resume weekend openings on Jan. 9-10. Hours are: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Heavenly Treasures will be closed Dec. 29 and 30. The store will reopen on Jan. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m.

Al-Anon in-person meetings canceled

The Rockdale Just for Today Al-Anon meetings have been discontinued until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. For further information or support call Carolyn S. at 512-273-2484.

GAUSE NEWS

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families. Call me before 10 a.m. Monday and let me know how you and your family celebrated. If everyone’s health is okay, that will be a great Christmas blessing. There is still several more days before the students start back to school in Gause.

MILANO NEWS

Due to the holidays, there will be no Milano News column this week or next. Have a blessed Christmas and wonderful New Year.

Chamber contest winners light up Rockdale for Christmas

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the “Light Up Rockdale” 2020 Christmas decorations contest. Winners of the residential categories will be contacted by mail to select their choice of a $50 gift card from Rockdale Chamber member restaurant or boutique store.

Lady Tigers split week with win over Florence, loss to Lady Yoeman

The RHS Lady Tigers continued their stellar season as they split their two contests. On Friday, the Lady Tigers hosted the Florence Lady Buffaloes. RHS dominated the game from start to finish winning 38-18. Saige Robertson was the top scorer for the Lady Tigers with 15 points.

JV Tigers fall in tough battle

The RHS JV Tigers we back in action on Tuesday as the traveled to face the Cameron JV Yoeman. Both team fought hard, but the Tigers fell 75-64. Devon Hicks led the young Tigers in scoring with 16 points.