BVR trash pickup changes for Thanksgiving week

BVR regular trash services for November 24th will be picked up on the Nov. 25th and the regular Nov. 25th service will be picked up on Nov. 26th.

TX Rec Land Real Estate makes Texas A&M’s Top 100

TX Rec Land Real Estate of Rockdale is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. TX Rec Land Real Estate was recognized as No.

Rockdale’s second drug bust by joint effort

For the second time in a matter of weeks, a drug bust was conducted i n Rockdale last Wednesday. The first drug bust happened on Oct. 18 just south of town. According to Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore, “At approximately 5:30 in the morning on Nov.

Documenting small-town Texas theaters

Enjoy a photographic tour of historic theaters as speaker Mike Robertson guides us through his one-man quest to document small town Texas theaters. Robertson photographed 258 theaters and The Kay Theater is in his top 10 favorites.

Voters re-elect Abbott, Patrick, Paxton

Milam County voters helped re-elect Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, following along with what Texas voters did statewide on Tuesday night. Milam County went for Abbott (80.35%) over Beto O’Rourke (18.66%).

Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 3

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.

Christmas Roundup deadline Dec. 2nd

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.

Springfield Baptist’s 150th anniversary

Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will hold their annual homecoming for their 150th anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. The speaker will be Bishop Billy Walker from Turning Point Church in Dallas. There have been three different church buildings on the same spot over the past 150 years.

Christmas Craft Market set for Nov. 19

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is holding a Christmas Craft Market at Wolf Park on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy face painting for the kids, music, food and arts and crafts around the lighted Christmas tree. En Gedi Vineyards will be there and Texas Beer Co. will be serving.

Christmas tree lighting set for November 17th

The Rockdale 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.