Veterans Day ceremony at Rockdale High School

Above, the Big Blue Band went through all of songs of each branch of the military as their flags were presented to the audience.

What to snack on before meal

This week let’s talk about what you eat before your Thanksgiving dinner is ready. We always seem to have a veggie tray, even if it comes from the grocery store. There is never any left. Sister-in-law Christine makes her “traditional Thanksgiving queso” with her homemade salsa.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… In spite of the handicap imposed by the postponement of the date first set for Sept. 20, Rockdale’s big annual “Ford Trade Days” were a success. The crowd began arriving early and the stores were all busy.

Three easy Thanksgiving sides

We’ve got a few weeks to talk about Thanksgiving so that’s what we’re going to do. This first one is very easy since we’ve all got so many other things to worry about that day. You can even make it in a Crock Pot to free up oven space. Corn Casserole 14.75 oz. creamed corn 15.25 oz.

Koenig running at state meet

Kadance Koenig will be running at the state cross country meet Saturday in Round Rock. We wish this senior all the best and lots of speed! CHAMPS— The Milano volleyball team is bi-district champs. Congratulations Lady Eagles! PEP RALLY— The senior pep rally is this Friday.

New feature: DA’s office explains their work

Serving in District Attorney’s offices large and small and having now worked a few years as First Assistant in the Milam County D.A.’s Office, people often ask me about what I do.

2023 Rockdale Fair youth livestock show results

Note: Final sales totals with buyers will be published next week in order to give Fair officials time to compile the complete results. Grand champion— Stiles Patin, Thorndale FFA. Re s e r ve champ i o n— Landree Leifeste, Cameron 4-H. 3. Mason Leifeste, Cameron 4-H. 4. Warren Woods, Cameron 4-H. 5.

2023 ROCKDALE FAIR PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Note: Final sales totals with buyers will be published next week in order to give Fair officials time to compile the complete results. Gr a n d c h amp i o n— Landree Leifeste, Cameron 4-H. Reserve champion— Karsyn Mingus, Cameron Jr. FFA. 3. Kenan Mingus, Cameron FFA. 4. Casen Debault, Cameron 4-H.

AG MECHANICS

Kaylor Eschberger of Rockdale FFA was named grand champion in the ag mechanics senior class for his welding project. Klay Eschberger with Rockdale FFA was named reserve champion in the ag mechanics senior class with his wood project  

BAKED GOODS

CAKES Senior grand champion— Riley Clinard, Thorndale FFA. Senior reserve champion— Robert Miller II, Gause 4-H. Junior grand champion— Taylor Faske, Thorndale Jr. FFA. Junior reserve champion— Reese Wimmer, Cameron 4-H. PIES Senior grand champion— Hannah Bakken, Gause 4-H.