Many benefits to reading

There has never been a better time to be a reader. Self-proclaimed book nerds and those who look forward to the next book club gathering can rejoice knowing that a good story isn't the only benefit associated with reading. In fact, there are numerous health benefits to cracking a book.

ROCKDALE MULTISERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Chef salad, tortilla chips, ranch dressing, lemon cake, 2% milk. Tue sday— Sa l i sbur y steak, mashed potatoes, beets, strawberries, 2% milk. Wednesday—Beef enchiladas, Mexican rice, pinto beans, spice cake, 2% milk. Thursday—Meatballs with spaghetti, broccoli, rolls, apple crisp, 2% milk.

PEP RALLY

PEP RALLY

LONG LINES

LONG LINES

Rockdale Fair scholarship forms due March 28th

The 2024 Rockdale Fair Scholarship forms are available at all Milam County high school counselor’s offices and at the 4-H County Extension Office. The scholarship forms must be postmarked by March 28.

CHURCH NEWS

Soup suppers will commence during Lent on each Wednesday. Delicious soups and desserts will be served at 6 p.m. followed by evening prayer, drama “Pilate’s Investigation,” and a study conducted by Pastor Welton. All are welcome.

Under the direction of Bill Torrey, the Milam County District Attorney, the following felony cases were recently resolved in Judge John W. Youngblood’s 20th Judicial District Court:

KEVIN GENE BORDELON, 49, of Austin, was sentenced to ten (10) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams   LARRY DONNELL HILL, 60, of Killeen, was sentenced to seven (7) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a...

More business interest in Rockdale after SLR announcement

At Monday night’s MDD board meeting, Economic Director Jim Gibson told the board that after SLR announces that they are building a 1,200-megawatt gas plant on their property in Lee County, he has received inquiries from 11 different businesses about possibly locating to Rockdale.

Baker runs with personal training, fitness, modeling

African Americans embody a blend of diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. The 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” commemorates the ingenuity, perseverance and originality of African Americans across various artistic domains.

City, RMDD receive grant for sidewalk improvements

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), the City of Rockdale, and the Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) announce that the city is the recipient of a Downtown Revitalization Program (DRP) grant.