SUMMER PHOTO ROLL

SUMMER FUN–Top row, L-R: Colt Matthews makes his way down the first base line during a game in the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association last month; Rockdale High School kicker Daniel Romero was at the Jake Spavital Football Camps last week; former Rockdale High School basketball coach and Hall of...

ROAR!

It wasn’t only seniors who enjoyed the last day of school. Mrs. Principal Shannon Pourmanafzadeh. All RISD school campuses class is shown here doing an end of year Tiger Roar with new Elementary had their last day last week and summer school starts soon.

21st annual MARC Ride set for June 11th

The 21st annual MARC Ride will be held on Saturday, June 11, at The Ranch. The Bad to the Bone Riders holds this benefit each year and it is the largest yearly donation received by the MARC Center.

MISS FLAME

The Milano Volunteer Fire Department crowned Vivian Simpson Miss Flame for 2022-2023. Fire chief, Travis Yoakum selected the winner. Vivian will represent Milano VFD in both the July Fourth and Christmas parades, and assist the firemen with fire-safety week at Milano Elementary.

Keep your refrigerator clean for National Safety Month

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension observes June as National Safety Month. The month is dedicated to preventing causes of workplace injury.

ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PreK – hard at work! Field Day fun! Tug-of-war Outdoor science experiments Water Day Community Reading donation Earth Day activities Educational Field Trips

ROCKDALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Fire Safety Elgin Pumpkin Farm EarlyAct FirstKnight Accolade Winners Vocabulary Parade Winners Fifth Grade Field Trip Veterans Day - Navy Seal Workout Kids Heart Challenge Winners

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

End-of-Year Field Trip Earth Day helpers National Honor Society Easter Carnival workers Math class fun! FFA Moms vs. Sons basketball game Tennis

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

One Act Play Spanish Honor Society RHS Band Proud past Friday Night Lights Teamwork FFA Competition Mr. and Miss RHS Saving lives OSHA 30 Certifications Rockdale Fair Tiger Strong Rocky the Tiger!

Basil, adored in spring/summer

Can we buy basil yearround? Yes. Is it better and cheaper to grow it yourself? Also yes. Basil is one herb that we always have around the house during the growing season. Here are a couple of springy dip recipes using basil.