ORGANIZATIONS

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) will celebrate their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921.

Chicken thigh recipes hot/cold

I ran across this crock pot recipe and it sounds interesting to me. And it looks very easy. Definitely use thighs in this one because I think breasts would overcook. Thighs will not overcook even if you have the crock pot going all day while you’re at work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 22—Cheryln Ellis, George Wall, Ian Gibson. May 23—Pam Thomas. May 26—Ruth Whitmire.

New member

The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Anchor of Serenity which recenly joined the Chamber. At the ceremony were (L-R) Leesa Perez, Hannah Farris, Krystal Vickers, Charlie and Pat Watson, Yashica Molfett and Terry Young, the owner.

Roll of Fame honoree

Rockdale’s Joan Ratliff was named to the Rotary District 5870 Roll of Fame this week. Submitted photo

Remember to stay safe on Memorial Day

During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend in Texas, there were 360 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Those crashes killed 16 people and seriously injured another 34.

RISD retirees honored

Three teachers, who are retiring after this school year, were honored May 6 at a Recognition Reception in the Commons of the Rockdale Junior High School.

Abbott set to sign bill limiting abortions

Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign a bill that effectively bans abortions after six weeks after the Senate concurred in House modifications to SB 8, known as the Texas “heartbeat” bill.

Rockdale’s triplets graduate

The Blanchard triplets graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood on May 8.

MILANO ATHLETIC BANQUET

Milano High School had their athletic banquet Monday where sophomore Aaliyah McBrewer (L), pictured with coach Chad Lagrone (R), was named the Most Athletic Girl.