RISD celebrating Texas Public Schools Week

Rockdale ISD is celebrating Texas Public Schools Week this week, March 6-10. Here are the events that parents are invited to attend. Wednesday, March 8— RES, Career Day Parade and Student Work Spotlight; RIS, District admin reading to students.

Ruiz hailed as hero

Milano bus driver, Mary Ruiz, was recognized by Milano Elementary School for her quick actions in saving a child’s life last week.

Yard of the Month due March 22nd

Nominations for Rockdale Earth Day’s Yard of the Month award for April are due by Wednesday, March 22. This year, any yard with a Rockdale mailing address can be nominated. Winning homeowners will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin.

Chamber banquet April 27

The Rockdale Chamber is having their annual banquet on April 27 at the New Salem Building in Fair Park starting at 6:30 p.m. This year the theme is “Small Town America.” “And yes, you can dress the part in red, white and blue,” according to chamber director Denise Brock. Happy Hour begins at 6 p.m.

Save the date for Rockdale Homecoming

The Rockdale Homecoming Association has held their first meeting of the year to plan for the annual Citywide Homecoming to be held Sunday, June 11 at the Patterson Civic Center. The Rockdale High School Class of 1973 will be the honored class of 50 years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Rockdale’s favorite historian, Lucile Estell, celebrated her 93rd birthday at the First Friday Coffee held at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Attendees sang ‘Happy Birthday’ as she walked down the ramp and was greeted with lots of hugs and affection.

Luckey in running for scholarship

Senior Rockdale FFA student, Ryan Luckey, has been selected as one of the students of the week by Capital Farm Credit. Luckey was interviewed by phone and the interview should be available soon on the Capital Farm Credit website.

EASTER IS COMING

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Denise Brock announced on Tuesday that this year’s Easter Egg Hunt at Fair Park will be held on Friday, April 7, starting at 10 a.m. There will also be face painting, cotton candy, lots of carnival games, sack races and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Graham set to sing at Ranch on Saturday

Milam County’s own Brooke Graham will be playing at The Ranch on Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m.

First farmers market of 2023 a huge success

When the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce said there would be something for everyone at their first farmers market, they meant it. From papusas to pygmy goats (at right) and everything in between, Saturday’s market was outstanding, including the sunny springtime weather.