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HLSR Plant ID Senior Individual Aaron Ponnaiya flanked by two HLSR representatives.

HLSR Plant ID Senior Individual Aaron Ponnaiya flanked by two HLSR representatives.

Milam County 4-H members excel at HLSR

Micah Holcombe
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Milam County 4-H members showcased their knowledge, preparation and determination as they competed in multiple contests at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
PRESENTATION—Texas House Rep. Stan Gerdes gave Trail Life Troop TX-1516 a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in honor of the troop. Included was a certificate that read in part, this flag “was flown at the Capital of the Sovereign State of Texas in recognition of your organization providing youth mentorship and character development.” Our local Rockdale Trail Life Troop is proud to have received this flag. We are very thankful to Rep. Gerdes for honoring us in this way,” said Pastor Steve Ammo

PRESENTATION—Texas House Rep. Stan Gerdes gave Trail Life Troop TX-1516 a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in honor of the troop. Included was a certificate that read in part, this flag “was flown at the Capital of the Sovereign State of Texas in recognition of your organization providing youth mentorship and character development.” Our local Rockdale Trail Life Troop is proud to have received this flag. We are very thankful to Rep. Gerdes for honoring us in this way,” said Pastor Steve Ammo

PRESENTATION

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
DAY OF SERVICE—Rockdale Rotary Club used their day of service to freshen up the grounds of the MARC Center on Saturday. Shown here in the left-hand photo are (L-R) Rita Johnson, Homer Mowdy, Destinee Bluford, Tiffany Whitsel, Gaye Bland, Nathan Bland, Karis Bland, Maci Wages, Sandy Langwell, Kathryne Roddam and Melissa Barchuch. In the photo on the right, MARC Board member Leslie Davidson, MARC Board President Ann King with Rotarians Melissa Barchuch and Rockdale City Manager Tim Kelty.

DAY OF SERVICE—Rockdale Rotary Club used their day of service to freshen up the grounds of the MARC Center on Saturday. Shown here in the left-hand photo are (L-R) Rita Johnson, Homer Mowdy, Destinee Bluford, Tiffany Whitsel, Gaye Bland, Nathan Bland, Karis Bland, Maci Wages, Sandy Langwell, Kathryne Roddam and Melissa Barchuch. In the photo on the right, MARC Board member Leslie Davidson, MARC Board President Ann King with Rotarians Melissa Barchuch and Rockdale City Manager Tim Kelty.

DAY OF SERVICE

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Milam County courthouse records for March 8-26. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Warranty Deeds Bobby Lee Moore to Bobby Lee Moore and Vickie Moore – 50.16 acres, John B. Harvey Survey (1,073). Ethan Daniel Janicek and Benjamin Ryan Janicek to Marcie Griggs – 2.
He told me to tell you that

He told me to tell you that

Jesus is enough

Ken Ansell
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Easter acclamation on the resurrection of Christ Best-selling author, lawyer, professor, philanthropist and Honorary Consul for the Republic of Uganda to the United States, Bob Goff, says he quits something every Thursday. I’d like to do that but I’m afraid I would run out of things to quit.
Hidden in Christ with God

Hidden in Christ with God

How mighty is the love of God?

Greg Nichols
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
In 1982, Vice President George H. W. Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Vice President Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. Viktoria Brezhnev stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed.
With music blasting and horns honking, downtown Rockdale was a lively atmosphere on Saturday morning.

With music blasting and horns honking, downtown Rockdale was a lively atmosphere on Saturday morning.

‘No Kings’ rally brings 80-100 downtown

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Rockdale added 80 to 100 people to what is being called “the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history,” which saw protests with more than 8.3 million people in all 50 states across 3,300 events.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Easter Egg Hunt Friday at Fair Park The Rockdale PTO’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon at Fair Park. The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp and is for toddlers through fifth grade.

City council, school board races set for May 2

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
RISD school board and Rockdale city council races are set for voting on Thursday, May 2. For the city council race there will be different ballots for eastside and westside residents.
ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A longtime leader in 4-H, local schools, church and civic organizations, she has mentored youth, supported families, honored veterans and served on the Rockdale Municipal Development District

ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A longtime leader in 4-H, local schools, church and civic organizations, she has mentored youth, supported families, honored veterans and served on the Rockdale Municipal Development District

ADT LADY OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and...