EXCELLENT

On Oct. 15 The Big Blue Band from Tigerland earned a Division 2 ‘excellent’ rating from the judges at UIL Marching Band Competition. “We are very proud of our students for their hard work throughout the season,” said Director of Bands Adrian Acevedo.

Fair Queen and Homecoming Court

Halloween activities

The Rockdale Independent School District will hold their annual Trunk or Treat event at the Tiger Stadium parking lot on Monday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. This event is for the entire family, and you’ll have a chance to win a $250 Walmart gift card donated by Alpha One Chevrolet Buick.

CASA logo contest deadline is Oct. 31

Bring CASA to Milam County is looking for a logo design. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates who are trained volunteers of the community who are appointed by the courts to work with children in placement by CPS. The organization gives children a voice to make sure they are heard.

QUICK LOOK

Dr. D.L. and Clara Brooks will be honored for 43 years of ministry service and their retirement on Saturday with a banquet starting at 6 p.m. at New Jerusalem Interdenominational Church. On Sunday, at 10:30 a.m.

Possession perspective

“I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.” (Philippians 4:13) Ifollow this fairly wellknown pastor on Instagram. He’s a youngish guy with a great story. He serves at a larger church, has written a book and gets asked to speak at big conferences. He’s the real deal.

The language of unconditional love

The eleventh chapter of Genesis opens with the words, “Now the whole earth had one language.” Because of this, God says, “Nothing they propose to do will be impossible for them.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

The Rockdale Chamber ofCommerce business of the month for October is 2 DoorsDown Embroidery. On hand for the award are Chamberrepresentative Homer Mowdy, Sandy Smith, James Perry,Carson Viss, business owner Kathy Perry, and Chamberrepresentatives Charlie and Pat Watson.

Cooking with winter squash

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Winter squash (includes acorn, but tercup, butternut, and Hubbard varieties) is rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene), dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), and potassium. It is naturally low in calories, fat and sodium which makes it a perfect canvas for your healthy fall recipes.

ACE Tigers offers enrichment to students, parents

ACE Tiger s is wel l underway at the Intermediate and Jr. High Schools. This is our second year in our 5-year grant. ACE Tigers (Afterschool Centers on Education) is Rockdale’s after-school program at the two schools.