Timmerman new manager at Post Oak Savannah GCD

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District welcomed Kelli Timmerman as our Office Ma n a g e r / Bo ok ke ep er on Aug. 1.

GRAND RE-OPENING

Perk Up Coffee House held their grand re-opening on Friday in the parking lot of Treat Yourself Boutique. Owner Heather Cruise was joined by Pat Watson with the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Rockdale High School cheerleaders for the ribbon cutting.

Milestone

On July 31, Meadowbrook Baptist Church gathered for their Fellowship Dinner. “However, it was no ordinary dinner,” said Pastor Steve Ammons. “We gathered to say thank you to our long-serving office manager, Becky Phillips. Becky has served in her role as office manager for 20 years.

FREE FANS

FREE FANS— The Rockdale Knights of Columbus made a huge donation of fans to the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the historic Rock House at 1203 W. Cameron Ave. to pick up a free fan to help with these hot temperatures.

The power of water

Take a look at some of the amazing vital functions of H20. A human body is made up of approximately 60% water and is responsible for numerous vital functions in the body. Water: • Regulates your body temperature. • Helps your body digest food and absorb nutrients. • Helps flush out waste.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH—Rockdale Country Ford is the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Rockdale Country Ford’s employees with General Manager Eric Paulsen holding the sign. Rockdale Business of the Month for August. Standing in front of a brand new 2022 Ford Bronco are Country Ford is located at 479 W.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

SCHOOL SUPPLIES—Volunteer Kort Pounders gives away school supplies to a happy ‘customer’ on Saturday at the VFW Post 6525’s annual school supply giveaway. This successful event helped 455 students to be ready for school in a few weeks.

BAGS OF GOODIES

BAGS OF GOODIES—Rockdale Police Chief Jerry Meadors and AWARE Central Texas employee Stephanie Barker give away bags of school supplies on Saturday at the VFW Hall.

Milam County Annex Grand Opening celebration

Clockwise from upper left: Henry Hubnik, Art Neal Jeff Mugge, Judge Steve Young, Donald Shuffield, John Fisher and Opey Watkins stand in front of the Annex dedication plaque, which is shown next; flowers of congratulations from Elizabeth and Drayton McClain; District 17 House candidate Stan Gerdes...

Two authentic Mexican recipes

I keep seeing recipes for theses Gobernador shrimp tacos and I’ve been wanting to try them. They sound like a good summer dish to me.