HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

The Rockdale Reporter would like to wish long-time subscriber, Eleanor Weems, a very happy birthday. Mrs. Weems turns 100 on June 28.

Third murder suspect arrested; Coufal indicted by grand jury for murder

The third suspect in the April 27 murder of Jeffrey McKinney was arrested at a home in Bellville on June 14. Isaac J. Carrizales was taken into custody by members of U.S. Marshall’s Violent Offenders Task Force and is currently in the Milam County Jail.

Westbrook speaks at groundwater summer business meeting

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) General Manager Gary Westbrook was a guest speaker at the Texas Alliance of Groundwater District summer business meeting.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

CELEBRATION—Rockdale celebrated freedom on Saturday with a parade, barbecue and music at Sumuel Park. Hundreds of people enjoyed the holiday. Here are some scenes from the celebration.

Ribbon cutting

B&D Longarm Quilting held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at their new studio on Saturday. Shown at left are owners Bill and Diana Casario. The kickoff was also a celebration of the first beginners quilting class, who all completed their quilts.

School board hears recommendations

Rockdale ISD Chief Financial Officer Diedra Hall made recommendations to the school board trustees on approval and adoption of resolutions and agreements at the June 7 meeting.

QUICK LOOK

Dr. Royal Johnson, pastor of Rising Star Baptist Church, has been elected presi dent of the Rockdale Ministerial Alliance and is the first African American pastor to lead the organization.

Healthy summer side dishes

Iran across these summer side recipes the other day and thought they sounded good. All three are from Eating Well magazine.

Miss Flame

The Milano Volunteer Fire Departme nt crowned Lakota Seal as the 2023-2024, Miss Flame. Fire Chief Tr av is Yo a k um selected the winner. Lakota will represent Milano VFD in both the July Fourth and Christmas parades, and assist the firemen wi th f ire safet y week at Milano Elementary.

GAUSE NEWS

Ihope all of you who celebrated June 19 had a great time. It seems to be bright and shiny for the day and that’s a lot better than dreary and rainy for the day. Our next day of celebration will be next month’s July 4. It will probably be so hot then no one will want to be outside.