VOLUNTEERS—

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center held its annual Casino Night Saturday at The Ranch and raised about $12,000. Chamber volunteers who helped stage the event included (L-R) Charlie Watson, Betty Backhaus and Janice King. Also see page 2A.

STORK REPORT

Maci Key and Maurice Azubuike announce the birth of their daughter, Paris Evette, born on June 14, weighing 7.37 pounds and measuring 20 inches. Grandparents are Donal Key, Lori Key, Friday and Patricia Azubuike, all of Arlington.

Converted Christians

It was a warm spring evening in the city of Jerusalem. Two men were engaged in serious conversation. Nicodemus had come, secretly at night, to talk with Jesus whom he had come to revere as “a teacher come from God.” Here was a ruler of the Jews, respected and held in high esteem by his community.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

Better to be obedient than comfortable

God has called us to deep East Texas. Over the last eight years or so it has become a #happy-place for us—a place for us to escape, and now it will become a home place. We are excited because it’s a God-Thing but we are reconciling feelings of leaving home, again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

July 19—Chris Ellis, Coy Stutts. July 20—Tammy Offield. July 23—Marilyn Welch. July 24—Buddy Atchley, Joyce Bayless. July 25—Joyce Seale, Tyler Avrett. Anniversaries July 19—Roger and Stella Booker, Blade and Kim Bassler. July 20—Ray and Joyce Seale. July 22—Terry and JoAnn Browning.

YARD OF THE MONTH

—The home of Jerry and Donna Mitchell, 1901 O’Kelley, has been named yard of the month for July by the Linwood Acres Garden Club. From left are the Mitchells and garden club member Joy Reagan. Yards may be nominated for the monthly award by calling the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, 512-446-2030.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

Parade winners announced

MILANO NEWS The City of Milano held its annual Fourth of July parade and free hot dog meal last week. Results of parade winners are as follows: Best overall—“Our Soldier is Coming Home,” Lenz and Barnes families. This float was in honor of Chris Barnes, who serves in the U.S.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

July 12—June Key, Bob von Gonten. July 13—Steve Pruett. July 14—Tasha San Migel, Carey Offield. July 16—Karen Laughlin, Tyler Brockenbush. July 17—Taylor Carpenter, Brian Galbreath, Melba Caffey Luker. Anniversaries July 14—David and Janet Svrcek. July 17—Kenneth and Donna Mantey.