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School board talks transportation, nutrition, maintenance and more

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

At Monday night’s meeting of the RISD Board of Trustees, the board recognized the Varsity Volleyball Team for advancement to the Bi-District Playoffs. Yolianna Castillo received the Texas High School Coaches Association 1st Team Academic All State Award for Volleyball.

CHURCH NEWS

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

Catholic Ladies to hold Christmas Bazaar Dec. 3 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Ladies Society will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Love like God loves

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

Ilike the story about the kid who was asked if he got everything he wanted for Christmas. He said, “No, but then again, it wasn’t my birthday.” We don’t go to very many Christmas parties any more.

Souls nourished when we are thankful

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

Buttered rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, pea salad, fruit salad, turkey, stuffing, more gravy, ham, candied yams, pumpkin pie, apple pie, more turkey and dressing, a dab more of cranberry sauce, another buttered roll, pecan pie.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open the second and fourth Thursday and Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

The 22nd annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be held Saturday at the First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., got a $200 boost from the Rockdale Rotary Club. Shown here (L-R) are Rotary members Gaye Bland, Melissa Barcuch, dinner organizer Pam King and Rotary member Homer Mowdy.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

The 22nd annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner,which will be held Saturday at the First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., got a$200 boost from the Rockdale Rotary Club.

Christmas Roundup applications available

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

Plans for Rockdale Christmas Roundup are now underway. Applications can be picked up at The Rockdale Reporter, Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, Citizens National Bank, Classic Bank, Rockdale Federal Credit Union, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, Rockdale City Hall and local churches.

Good school attendance vital to success beyond high school

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

While high school attendance may not be an exciting topic of conversation, it is extremely important for our students. Attendance is crucial for student success at any level. Poor attendance can affect many areas of the student’s academic career as well their life beyond high school.

DONATIONS

DONATIONS—

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

When Rollo Insurance held their twoyearanniversary two weeks ago, owner Nathan Blanddecided to make it a fundraiser. The company was ableto raise $814 for Pack Pals and $200 for the ChristmasRoundup. Here Bland is presenting the check forRoundup to Pam Kaufmann.

Officers make three felony arrests, respond to three traffic accidents

News Staff

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 00:00

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Steven Michael Julius, 47, Rockdale, was arrested on Tuesday for two Milam County warrants for violation of probation/motion to proceed for forgery of financial instrument, and violation of probation...