CAMPSEY STEPS DOWN AS TIGER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Changes are happening at the top of the Rockdale ISD athletic program. Jacob Campsey has stepped aside from his current position as athletic director and head football coach at Rockdale ISD, and will not serve in that position next year. Rockdale ISD superintendent Dr.

24th Annual Tree of Angels Dec. 6

The Milam County & District Attorney’s Office will sponsor the 24th Annual “Tree of Angels” ceremony Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m., at the Milam County Museum located at 112 West First Street, downtown Cameron.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET CANCELLED SATURDAY RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 3

EXCEPTIONAL COMMENDATION

At Monday night’s city council meeting Rockdale Police Chief Jerry Meadors (R) presented Paul Davis (middle) and Brandon Lentz (L) Exceptional Service Commendations for their actions on Oct. 19 quickly securing the location of the shooting incident of Milam County Deputy Sam Ferguson.

Busy Thursday, Saturday ahead with these events

There are lots of events happening this week in Rockdale that will help you get some Christmas shopping done, fill your belly and have some fun. THURSDAY— O n Thursday is the first Sip and Shop event which will run through Dec. 22 every Thursday evening from 4 to 8 p.m.

QUICK LOOK

Thanksgiving lunch set for Saturday The 22nd annua l Thanksgiving Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christmas tree lighting set for Thursday night

The Ro ckd a le Downtown Association’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Wolf Park. Chili and hot chocolate will be served starting at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting will be at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs for seating.

Springfield Baptist marks 150th anniversary

Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will hold their annual homecoming for their 150th anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Bishop Billy Walker from Turning Point Church in Dallas. Mistress of Ceremonies is Artisha Willis of Dallas.

VETERANS DAY GOOD DEEDS

While the RISD wasn’t able to have their Veterans Day Salute at the high school this year due to so many students being out with the flu and strep throat, some National Honor Society members and RHS cheerleaders joined the American Legion Carlyle Post 358 to help place flags on the graves of local...

Oney Toy Run set for December 3rd

The 17th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run, which benefits needy children in Milam County, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. As usual the ride will begin and end at The Ranch. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and will be $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger. Or a new toy valued at $25.