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DID YOU KNOW . . .

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

When it comes to getting to work, Empire State residents spend more time getting from home to the office than any other people in the United States. The most recent data from the United States Census Bureau indicates that the average New York worker spends 33.5 minutes getting to work each day.

ROCKDALE MULTISERVICE CENTER MENU

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ROCKDALE MULTISERVICE CENTER MENU

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

Monday—Spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, Italian green beans, tossed salad, lemon bar, 2% milk. Tuesday—Chef salad, crackers, oatmeal-raisin cookies, 2% milk. Wednesday—Beef steak f ingers, spinach, pinto beans, Mandarin orange fluff, 2% milk.

His mercy is new

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His mercy is new

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

I’m wr it ing this on Thursday of last week. My day is winding down, the Blonde picked up a pizza which is something we never do.

Saying grace: Is the food ours or a gift?

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Saying grace: Is the food ours or a gift?

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53

Irealize this article may not be for everyone. Not every reader of this paper is religious, or, if religious, attends church. Not every reader, if they attend church, receives The Lord’s Supper every week. Not every reader says grace before they eat.

SHOWING OUR PATRIOTISM

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SHOWING OUR PATRIOTISM

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

A ceremony was held last Thursday morning at City Hall to kick off a flag project which was the brainchild of City Councilwoman Esmeralda Ruelas-Olivares and the American Legion’s Jim Foster with a big boost from Riot Platforms, Inc.

Shown here (L-R) are campers and counselors Zoe Clore of Milano, Destin Richardson of Rockdale, Peyton Steinbecker of Milano, Jovi Hughes of Milano, Illiana Roemelin of Rockdale, Bryson Hughes of Milano and Jackson Clore of Milano.

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Rockdale, Milano students enjoy Camp RYLA

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

Illiana Roemelin and Destin Richardson, Rockdale High School students along with Peyton Steinbecker and Jovi Hughes of Milano High School were selected to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Camp. The RYLA program is an intensive training experience for incoming juniors and seniors.

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POSGCD to hold groundwater summit Aug. 7th

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host its annual Groundwater Summit on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center. The event is free to attend and offers landowners and residents the chance to hear directly from the people shaping water policy and planning across Texas.

YARD OF THE MONTH

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YARD OF THE MONTH

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

Sharon and John Shoemake, 1000 Rockdale Road, were awarded Rockdale Earth Day’s July 2025 Yard of the Month. “There is so much to see and explore as you make your way around this property.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

Rockdale Full Gospel Church along with Masters Marshall Arts will present a community camp called “Board Breaking Faith” on July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children ages 7 to 17. The church is located at 467 North US 77.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05

American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458.