UIL to allow telecast for football

Even though rules restrict fan attendance for this year’s games, Rockdale ISD fans will still be able to watch their Tigers play this season.

RHS releases guidelines for tickets and seating

RHS rolled out new guidelines for ticket sales and seating at Tiger Stadium and the RHS gym. These rules include: Volleyball • Ticket sales for home games will be at the gate. • Ticket sales for away games will be available pre-sale and are dependent on opponent.

RHS scrimmage change

Due to Mexia having to shut down football operations for the time being, RHS will now scrimmage at Franklin High School on Thursday. The freshman and JV game will be played at 5:30 p.m. The varsity game will be played at 7 p.m.

Essentials for your tackle box

Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported that there was an 8 percent increase in anglers between 2011 and 2017. Expenditures by anglers nationwide rose 2 percent during the same time, from $45 billion to $46.1 billion.

Trash talk can bring down the best of us

In this battle called life, people go through many obstacles and confrontations. Whether it’s a conflict with another person or a mental one, sometimes people let their emotions get the best of them.

Fish, fun, cakes welcome season

Rockdale football players and boosters tackled the kitchen to help raise over $6,000 for the Rockdale Tiger Booster Club last Saturday.

Tiger football back in action

After months of anticipation and uncertainty, RHS Football is back in action. While many schools in Texas will have their seasons delayed due to COVID-19, the Tigers, ranked No. 7 in pre-season polls, hit the ground running as they enter the 2020 season with championship aspirations.

Seating protocols for 2020 released

With the University Interscholastic League (UIL) requiring schools to limit their spectators to 50 percent plus social distancing for the 2020-2021 season, RHS released their seating and attendance safety protocols for the 2020 school year.

Choosing family first means everything

As NFL teams began arriving for training camp this season, some players decided to opt-out of playing due to concerns related to the COVID-19 virus. From a personal standpoint, I respect a players’ decision to the utmost degree.

Milano boxer wants to bring home title

Milano native and professional boxer Ryan “Cowboy” Karl is training for the biggest fight of his life. He’s one match away from bringing the World Boxing Association superlight weight boxing title to Milam County for the first time ever.