ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 W. Cameron Ave., open on Mondays (except federal holidays) from 10 a.m. to 12-noon. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

Humanize people

We were discussing communion crackers the other day, the life of a pastor. We have been using the soft crackers that taste a lot like Styrofoam that melts in your mouth. I think there is a general consensus that crisp crackers are best.

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I’m having trouble with my 2004 Ford F150 missing again. The vehicle shakes when I am at a stop sign and sometimes when I accelerate going up a hill. The check engine light comes on and sometimes flashes as well.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD

Groundbreaking for Rockdale’s first master planned community, and the first new neighborhood since the 1980s, took place this morning on FM 487 at 8:30 a.m. City officials and representatives from Ranch Road Development were on hand. Construction begins tomorrow.

CITY SEEKS INPUT ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

COUFAL INDICTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS MOTHER

COLTON BRADY COUFAL, 27, of Cameron, was indicted by  the Milam County Grand Jury today for 1ST Degree Felony, Murder, of his mother, Christi Warrick Coufal on December 5, 2021. This matter was presented to the Grand Jury by the Milam County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers.

Third Suspect in local shooting arrested in Bellville

PRESS RELEASE June 14, 2023   On June 14, 2023 at approximately 2:30 pm, members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force arrested Isaac J. Carrizales of Rockdale, at a residence in Bellville, Austin County, Texas for the offense of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity-Murder.

Milam County a member of 100 Club in ceremony Thursday

The 100 Club of Central Texas officially announced the inclusion of Milam County’s First Responders into its coverage area on Thursday.

Groundbreaking on Cornerstone Development

The City of Rockdale announces the impending transformation of the once-undeveloped Rockdale Industrial Park into a vibrant residential community, known as the Cornerstone Development.

Juneteenth parade, BBQ on Saturday

Rockdale’s Juneteenth Homecoming celebration will be held on Saturday, June 17, and the whole city is invited, according to organizer Henry Miller. The parade will start at the old McVoy’s store at 10 a.m.