Rockdale Scouts celebrate culture at world jamboree

GLEN JEAN, WV—Five Rockdale Boy Scouts were were among the 45,000 scouts and leaders who attended the 24th World Scout Jamboree, international Scouting’s event, July 22-Aug.

‘Blessing of backpacks’ set for Sunday

Gause United Methodist Church will recognize and bless area school children, their parents and school staff on Sunday during the worship service that begins at 9:30 a.m.

READY TO MAKE MEMORIES

Rockdale ISD students Kaiden and J.D. Whited load up with school supplies during VFW Post 6525 and its Auxiliary school supply distribution last Saturday at the post. Wendy and Bayley Stewart get ready for the school year in Milano ISD with a bag of school supplies.

ORGANIZATIONS

Historical group to meet Monday The Milam County Historical Commission’s meeting will be Monday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Johns United Methodists Church, 1700 Hillcrest Drive, Rockdale. The purpose of the commission is to preserve, protect, and promote history within the county.

GOING ‘HOME’

GOING ‘HOME’—The Wolf Park flagpole, corner of Main and Milam, has a new home, or actually an old home depending on how you want to look at it. The flagpole was donated to Rockdale American Legion Carlyle Post 358 by H. H.

Sales tax holiday Friday-Sunday

Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CAMPS

Vacation Bible schools offer a variety of activities with a Christian message for students of all ages. These are the programs in the area: Aug. 5-9—Calvary Baptist Church will hold VBS through Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at 1443 South FM 487, Rockdale for pre-kindergarteners through sixth graders.

CHURCH NEWS

School kicks off with prayer walk Meadowbrook Baptist Church will host a prayer walk 6 p.m., Wednesday. The walk begins at 1401 Colorado Ave., Rockdale and Thorndale residents should meet at Thorndale school. Call 512-446-3367 for more information.

Ag boosters meeting set for Monday

Milano/Gause Ag Boosters will hold their next monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria. The group had also started their fall “Freezer Full of Meat” fundraiser. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.