QUICK LOOK

Reporter Santa letter deadline set Friday for Dec. 19 paper Deadline to turn in the traditional hand-written Santa letters to The Reporter is Friday. Letters need to contain both the first and last names of the child. They can be dropped off at the office, 221 E. Cameron.

A long way to go

The cleanup has begun in earnest at the Richie Thrasher property, 1300 and 1328 East Cameron (US 79), but it’s unclear how long the massive job will take, or how much it will cost.

Sheriff’s race now a 3-man contest

With the deadline to file for the March 3, 2020, primary elections looming Monday the two-man race in the Republican nomination for sheriff has turned into a three-man contest. Former two-term Precinct 3 Constable Herbie Vaughn filed during the past week, according to GOP County Chair Bill Whitmire.

Abatement hearing set on ex-H-E-B plans

A public hearing is set prior to the Rockdale City Council’s regular monthly meeting Monday to discuss a “modernizing” request for a building which was once a major super market. The hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.

Toy run Saturday at Ranch

The 14th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, beginning and ending at The Ranch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11. Sponsor is Bad to the Bone Riders. Registration is $20 per rider, $25 with passenger, or a new toy valued at $25.

GHOSTS OF PAST, FUTURE

Just like Scrooge and his spirit visitors, Friday morning’s fog highlighted Rockdale’s industrial past and (hoped for) high tech future. This display at Bridge Park features a century-old iron bridge and lights highlight Bitmain, one of two cryptocurrency firms that point forward.

Parade a week late this season

Don’t come to Rockdale’s Christmas Parade Saturday. That’s because it isn’t Saturday. In 2019, it’s one week later on Dec. 14.

All in the family

Talk about a family- friendly event. Sunday’s “Christmas at the Kay” was certainly that. Musicians Kyle “seated” and Stacie Griesbach performed with daughter Allison in tow. They were one of several musical acts, along with two church choirs, taking part in the annual Christmas-time tradition.

Wrecks result in injuries, damages

State Troopers were called to several accidents on South Milam County roads over the Thanksgiving Holiday week, with some involving injuries and almost all involving substantial damages.

NEWSBRIEFS

Turkey giveaway begins The annual Christmas turkey giveaway, sponsored by local merchants through the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has begun and will run until the week of Christmas. Here’s how it works.