Trees were the main victims of a brief but violent thunderstorm which blew through Rockdale about 4 p.m. Thursday. This one was the 2000 block of Sager but trees and limbs were felled all over the city. Part of South Wilcox (FM 498) was closed Monday while city crews removed debris. Winds of over 40 miles per hour were clocked. More photos, information, page 1A, 3A. Reporter/Kyle Cooke
To bring some cheer to homebound kids—that’s all of them—in Rockdale the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department escorted Fire Pup (Edward Biehle) through the streets Saturday afternoon. Before the visit could reach all of the town it was cut short by an actual fire call. Chief Ward Roddam said the tour will be rescheduled.
Two Milam County soldiers have completed a Master Leader Course (Master Sergeant E-8 training course) at Fort Hood. Frank Konarik (L) is formerly of Rockdale and Richard Strelsky is formerly of Milano. The intense 14-day course included physical training, joint operations, leadership, public speaking and Case Study Research. Konarik is a 1997 Rockdale High School graduate and son of Phil and Debbie Konarik of Rockdale. (They attended the graduation ceremony.) After serving 12-plus years on active duty Konarik continues his service with the Texas National Guard at Camp Mabry in Austin with the Inspector’s General’s Staff. Strelsky is a 2000 graduate of Milano High School and son of Derik Strelsky of Rockdale and Pam and Odis Courtney of Gause. Following his 15-plus years of active duty, Strelsky continues service with the Texas National Guard and is currently Recruiting and Retention NCOIC in East Texas.
During this time, face to face 4-H opportunities are not allowed so 4-H is making great opportunities virtually for 4-H members to do while at home.
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