FIRE CALLS

The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department was called to a reported tree on fire a 10:25 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters said the call turned out to be a transformer. There were numerous power outages in Rockdale over the weekend. See story on page 1A.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH—Rockdale Meat Market, owned by John Ramirez, has been named business of the month for October by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Ramirez, employees, Chamber and city officials were on hand for the banner presentation ceremony.

Arnold’s Destiny to rule ‘18 Fair

Destiny Arnold, an 18-year-old senior at Thorndale High School, was crowned Miss Rock-dale Fair 2018 Saturday before a crowd of more than 300 in the Rockdale Junior-High Commons. The pageant was moved from the high school auditorium due to a power outage.

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SENIOR EXPO

SENIOR EXPO—A large come-and-go crowd found plenty of helpful information last Wednesday as the Cameron VFW Hall hosted the annual Milam County Senior Expo.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. RSBC to host revival, play in future weeks Rising Star Baptist Church, 1055 Texas Street, Rev. Royal Johnson, pastor, has a number of activities planned in upcoming weeks.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news from local organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Legion’s gun range will be open to hunters for sighting-in Oct. 25-27 Deer season in almost here. Rockdale American Legion Post 358’s Gun Range will be open to the public from 8 a.m.

ALL THE BUZZ

ALL THE BUZZ—Fifty-five persons recently attended the Milam County Master Naturalist Bee Program at The Community room downtown. Presentations were given by Mary Reed of Texas A&M and beekeepers Johnny Morton, Art Thomas Sr., and Gene Rek from Bird and Bee Farm.

REUNIONS

catered by Uptown Cafe. Tickets are priced at $12 each. Deadline to purchase is Wednesday, Oct. 24. Those deciding to attend after that date should call 512-898-2072. RHS Class of ‘03 sets reunion for Nov.

2018 ROCKDALE FAIR CHILDREN’S PAGEANT WINNERS