EDUCATION NOTES

Rockdale Elementary Wednesday—TPRI testing (kindergarten) Thursday—TPRI testing (second grade). Monday—Martin Luther King Day holiday, students; staff comp day. Rockdale Intermediate Wednesday—Specials to PE; Early Act First Knight Ceremony, 1:30 p.m., cafeteria; EAFK Rotary Club meeting, 3:30 p.m..

Update on iTigers programs

RISD REPORT The Rockdale Junior High’s ACE ITigers) Program’s coordinator Leesa Perez has the spotlight this week, and she would like to provide us with important information.

BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR—

After a hugely successful 2018, the monthly get-togethers at the city library resumed on Friday. The January event was hosted by Rockdale’s Earth Day committee. The mixers are designed as informal get-togethers are free, open to the public and feature light refreshments.

LIFE QUILTERS—

These are the six “life members” of Caldwell’s Creative memories Quilt Guild, a group which has members from Rockdale, Milano, Thorndale and other towns and communities.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news from local organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Chamber Ambassadors seek more membership Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are seeking to start the new year, according to Janice King, spokesperson.

MILESTONES

Marriage Licenses Trevor Jordan Cashmere and Melissa Ann Clendennen. Jason Calbert Caster and Stephanie Lavonda Maddux. Sergio Garcia Cuevas and Esmeralda Hernandez Cerventes. Cristan Salas and Jacquelyn Mendoza. Andrew Dewayne Crawford and Tammy Nicole Delong.

Lions pancake supper to be held January 19

MILANO NEWS Milano Evening Lions Club is hosting its annual pancake supper on Jan. 19 at the Milano Civic Center. Serving is set from 5 to 7 p.m. Plates are $5 for adults and $3 for 12 and under and include pancakes, sausage and drink. There will be live music by Lynn Martin and a silent auction.

BIBLE VERSE

“Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” —I Timothy 6:11

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email mike@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Grief Share program beginning on Monday “GriefShare,” a 13-week program gets underway Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.

Fairy tale journey

In 2017 when Caitlin Garcia won the Miss Rockdale Fair title, she never dreamed she would be competing in a national beauty pageant much less winning it.