Return to Grace

The old City Hall was once a showplace that towered over the streets of Rockdale until the grandeur was remodeled out of it over the years. Last Thursday in a key presentation ceremony, Collier Perry told of plans he and his foundation have to make the century-plus-old building a show place again.

Rate of COVID-19 infections in county climbs

It was another long day Tuesday in a week of long days concerning COVID-19. Out of 68 people tested Tuesday, 19 tested positive. In the past week the county has tested 581 people with 139 testing positive for a rate countywide of 24 percent. There were also four people admitted to hospitals Tuesday.

Motorcycle run honors bike enthusiast

The late Buddy Oney was a motorcycle enthusiast who was all about helping and giving. “He loved people and by that I mean he would give you the shirt off his back,” said Janet Svrcek, one of his daughters, before the start of the 15th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run on Saturday.

RISD REPORT

The ACE/iTiger program has wrapped-up its fall semester in Rockdale. Teachers have worked hard to help students increase grades and have a better understanding of subject matters.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Dec.

Stop leads to wreck, felony arrest

A traffic stop in which the driver of a white Pontiac took off after an officer had stopped the car ended in a wreck at the intersection of Murray and Miller on Thursday. Police stopped the car on Wilcox when the driver took off and turned on Hillyer, then down Williams before crashing.

Ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting was held for D & K Auto Glass owned by David and Kim Jeter. Pictured are (L-R) Curah Beard, Jim Morse, Nathan Jeter, David Jeter, Kim Jeter, Kaden Jeter, Pat Watson and Janice King. The business number is 512-760-7194.

Testing reveals new COVID-19 cases

It was another long day Tuesday in a week of long days concerning COVID-19. Out of 68 people tested Tuesday, 19 tested positive. In the past week the county has tested 581 people with 139 testing positive for a rate countywide of 24%. There were also four people admitted to hopitals Tuesday.

Milam County COVID-19 rate at 24%

There were 68 individuals tested in Rockdale with 19 positive results.  In the past 7 days,  Milam County has tested 581 individuals with 139 positive results making a positivity rate of 24%.  In addition, there are 16 PCR infections and 7 probable infections to report in the county today.

COVID-19 cases at record high level

There are now ninety-three active COVID-19 cases in Milam County.  "This is ten more than our previous record high of eighty-three.  Today we have eleven new PCR cases and eight new probable cases to report.  Nine cases were discharged, including six PCR cases and three probable cases.