Livestock show canceled

CAMERON—The annual Milam County Junior Livestock Show, which was to have begun Wednesday (March 25) has been canceled.

‘Remote learning’ begins

The “remote learning” era in the Rockdale ISD began Monday as students became able to receive instruction online. Schools are closed until at least April 3, but the district is vowing to continue not only education but also the free meals for students which began last week. The two are connected.

Only girl in house of male athletes

Editor’s note: Susie Sansom Piper, who died last October at age 98, authored Black History Series for The Reporter over a 42-year period. This year’s series is being written by her granddaughter, Tamara Powell.

Ingram

Judith (Judy) Anne Mudge Ingram passed away on Jan. 28, 2020, at the age of 91. On Feb. 27, 1928, she was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Irvia C. Munger Jr. and Anne Leonard Munger.

Her legacy: Triumph over adversity’

2020 BLACK HISTORY SERIES: PART III Growing up in a small town like Rockdale, invaluable lessons on friendship, teamwork, confidence, perseverance, and accomplishment are available for anyone who wishes to succeed.

McCoy-Shelton wedding vows said in outdoor double-ring ceremony

DRIPPING SPRINGS—Emily Elizabeth McCoy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy of Rockdale, and Colton Ryker Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton of Cameron, were united in marriage on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in a beautiful outdoors double-ring ceremony held at Vista West Ranch in Dripping...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Feb. 17—Ken Cooke, Kerri Coffield. Feb. 18—David Svrcek. Anniversaries Feb. 14—Ward and Kathryne Roddam.

AS GOOD AS IT LOOKED

Rockdale Band Booster held their annual Spaghetti Supper fund raiser Monday evening in the junior-high commons. Servers, including Richard Eubank and Laurie Kellar, were busy dishing up hundreds of plates. The event raised $3,915 for the Band Boosters. RISD bands performed during the supper.

Bikes and benefit

They came from as far as Austin to Rockdale’s Cliff’s Tavern Saturday for a benefit to assist Mike Morris of Lexington with medical bills. Morris is a lymphoma patient. Around 80 persons participated in the event which also included an auction and prize drawing. The event also featured chili sales.

CHURCH NEWS

Allen AME’s Preach Cobbler on Sunday Allen AME Church will host a program called Preach Cobbler Festival on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served with peach cobbler for dessert. The public is invited to attend.