Fish fry

Rockdale Senior Center Carolyn Cooper (L) chats with visitors enjoying a fried catfish meal Friday at the center. While the center serves meals Monday through Friday, Fridays are special because the meals are sponsored by an area restaurant or group.

Rockdale Independent School District service awards

In addition to honoring those who have worked for the district over the years, the RISD administration recognized three teachers who are retiring after this school year.

Intern gets master certification

Brenda Bush has completed over 50 hours of training in the Master Gardener Training Program, plus she completed an additional 50 volunteer hours in horticultural related projects to earn her Master Gardener certification.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 6—Jennifer Eubank. May 8—Jan Stutzman.

Two chicken breast recipes

Here’s a nice easy spring recipe. I think I would definitely add some fresh basil and parsley on top before serving. I think almost any vegetables would be good in this so just use whatever looks the freshest at the grocery store.

Plant identification winners

Milam County 4-H competed in the Ag Product ID Contest on April 16 in Leon County. They came away with honors and one team will be advancing to state in June.

Texas population growth adds 2 U.S. House seats

The U.S. Census Bureau announced April 26 that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. Texas will gain two seats in the House of Representatives as a result of the new count.

Lexington turns out for 55th homecoming

Kids gather candy thrown from the participants in the parade Saturday that was part of the annual homecoming in downtown Lexington. The Lee County Starts horse drill team was in the parade and Kirk Ferguson of the Capital of Texas Zoo shows off Suzy, a cockatoo. Reporter photos David Money

Spring asparagus, pork chop marinade

The grocery stores have gotten to where you can find asparagus year-round, but the ones you get in the spring are much better in my opinion. I like to keep it simple and roast my asparagus on high heat with just olive oil, salt, pepper.

Roddams create scholarship

Rockdale ISD has a new scholarship that will be given out to the selected members of the Class of 2021.