Boil water notice

All of Rockdale west of Childress remains on a “boil water notice” after this 12-inch water main blew out and sent brown water and rocks out of the ground about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on US 79 (West Cameron Ave.) in front of Mr. Gatti’s.

Lions ‘Fat Tuesday’ pancake supper ahead

The Rockdale Lions Club will host its 20th annual Pancake and Bacon Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Rockdale Junior High Commons.

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star Baptist hosts Pastor and Wife Appreciation Rising Star Baptist Church will host their 11th annual Pastor and Wife Appreciation with Dr. R. L. and First Lady Margaret Johnson on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. Guest ministers are Toni Hanson from St.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

BIBLE VERSE

A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. —Psalm 90:1

ORGANIZATIONS

13th annual Father/ Daughter Dance The 13th annual Father/ Daughter Dance will be held on February 21 at the KC Hall from 7-9 p.m. The dance benefits the Rockdale Tiger Booster Club’s scholarship fund. Tickets may be purchased at Mr.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, squash medley, wheat bread, applesauce, milk. Tuesday—Sausage, pinto beans, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, fig bars, milk. Wednesday—Meatballs with gravy, scalloped potatoes, spinach, brownies, wheat bread, milk.

The importance of updating operating systems

Anyone who owns a smartphone, tablet, computer, or another smart device is no doubt familiar with system updates. Users are often alerted to system updates on their devices via notifications, which can be easily forgotten if unintentionally ignored.

Ag boosters chicken dinner set for Sunday

MILANO NEWS The Milano Gause Ag Booster Club will hold a chicken plate dinner on Sunday at the KC Hall in Rockdale. Tickets are $10 each and will include chicken half, green beans, noodles, bread, drink and dessert. To-go plates only will be served starting at 11 a.m.

GAUSE NEWS

Gause ISD students had Monday off. Teachers had a staff development day. The latter part of this month, the school will have spring pictures taken. Check with the school. (My information has Feb. 23, but that is a Sunday. So probably Feb. 24?