More cases, none in hospitals

As results from last week’s COVID-19 testing in the Milano VFD Fire Station began to trickle in, the number of cases reported in the county had grown to 18 by Wednesday morning. But none were in the hospital. Also during the past week, in conjunction with a reopen Texas order by Gov.

Bye Chief, what a run it’s been

You probably can’t define what makes a good cop in a few words but Thomas Harris—who is retiring at the end of May after 43 years in Rockdale law enforcement, the last 20 as police chief—comes pretty close.

More interviews ahead for police chief position

The Rockdale City Council has scheduled a second round of interviews as it searches for a replacement for long-time Police Chief Thomas Harris, who is retiring at the end of this month (see story above).

RISD staying with its plans on graduation

Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath said Tuesday that Texas schools can hold outdoor graduation ceremonies June 1 or later but that’s probably not going to happen in Rockdale.

How to wear cloth face coverings

In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where it can be difficult to maintain social distancing measures.

Yard of the month

The yard of Lida Butler, 527 Bowser, has been named yard-of-the-month for May by the Rockdale Earth Day Committee which is administering the monthly awards. She received a $25 gift certificate from Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin.

‘Pickups, returns’ set May 19th in RISD

In this “School Year Like No Other,” Rockdale ISD students still need to pick up their personal belongings and return school-owned items. And the Rockdale ISD is accommodating them with “pick-ups and returns” on Tuesday, May 19. Here’s the schedule: HIGH SCHOOL Last names A-E—12-noon to 1 p.m.

NEWSBRIEFS

Rockdale ISD will start “mini graduations” on Thursday, continuing through Saturday Seniors and their immediate families (parents/guardians and siblings only) will arrive at Tiger Stadium at pre-assigned times for mini-graduation ceremonies designed to follow social distancing guidelines as nearly...

CORRECTION

Due to incorrect information provided to The Reporter, Jessie Martinez was incorrectly identified in a blood drawing caption last week. He was one of the volunteers at the drive, held at the KC Hall.

Arrests clear cases

Rockdale Police cleared two cases from the previous week with arrests during the past seven days. Police made an arrest in connection with an incident in which they said a man trying to repossess a trailer was beaten on the face and arms with a fireplace implement.