Northern Milam cycle crash nets third ‘19 fatality

A motorcycle accident in far northern Milam County on Friday has resulted in the county’s third fatality of 2019, all within a month. According to the Department of Public Safety the accident occurred at 3:15 p.m.

Thorndale Chamber to host candidates

THORNDALE—The Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates night for Thorndale city hopefuls at 7 p.m. Tuesday (March 26) at the Chamber building downtown. Election day is May 4, the final day to register to vote in April 3 and early voting begins on April 22.

TIME MACHINE

—That’s what the Kay Theatre turned into Saturday evening at a Rock and Roll Revival with the 50s band Steve “Anton” Raby and the Star Chiefs. About 70 persons turned out for the event which featured music of just about all the top performers from the era. 

MILAM COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Assumed Names Vivek Bhakta dba Cameron Food Mart. Jamze Shock dba County Line Feed & Supply. Kerry Silvey dba Jewell & Co. Children’s Boutique. Mary Hulse dba Rocking Chair Range.

‘SUPERIOR’

—The Rockdale Junior High Symphonic Band recently traveled to Bastrop and participated in the Association of Texas Small School Bands Region 18/26 Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation, according to Marco Estrada, director.

EDUCATION NOTES

Rockdale Elementary Wednesday—College colors day; TELPAS writing collections due; Principles of Education. Thursday–Admission, Review and Dismissal meeting. Friday—Elementary campus art displayed at administration building, 520 West Davilla. UPCOMING—Spring photos, Wednesday, March 27.

Community book fair starts Monday

Students from Rockdale Junior-High School will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday and lasting through Friday, March 29. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 28, and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, March 29.

It’s what we’re focused on

He told me to tell you that Afriend of a friend just ended his life. I’m very sad. I didn’t know-know the man but he was at our Christmas Eve service.

BIBLE VERSE

“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.” —2 Samuel 22:4

Lent: Time for sacrifice, reflection

It’s that season again. There are fish specials at restaurants and extra services at Christian churches of many denominations. What exactly is Lent? In 2019, Lent started March 6 and will end April 18. That’s the Thursday before Easter Sunday.