San Gabriel Baptist receives historical cemetery marker

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized San Gabriel Baptist Church in Thorndale as a significant part of Texas history by awarding a Texas Historical marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at the church.

Veterans Day Program cancelled at RHS

Early Release Due to Inclement Weather

Early Release Due to Inclement Weather   To ensure that our students and our staff who live out of town arrive home before the major portions of the storm hits, we will release school today on the following schedule. Buses will arrive at stops one hour early. There will be no ACE afterschool.

Rockdale MDD expands popular façade grant program

The Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) Board of Directors recently expanded its popular façade improvement grant program by allowing other projects that will help Rockdale grow.

SCARY GOOD TIMES

The annual MARC Center Halloween Party was another big hit at the Kay Theater on Monday morning. Ghosts and goblins from as far away as Temple we re invited to join in the fun. Refreshments and a DJ playing music were enjoyed by the costumed crowd. For more Halloween fun,

CPS seeking sponsors for kids at Christmas

The Milam County Child Protective Services Board is requesting help to sponsor a child for Christmas.

Washington Heights to get resurveyed

Rockdale City Manager Barbara Holly released a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for a land surveyor for the Washington Heights neighborhood to be replotted.

QUICK LOOK

The Rancheria Grande Chapter meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. The meeting will be held at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.

FACTS ABOUT THE 1895

On Oct. 19, 1895, the Rockdale City Council approved the following for the new City Hall: a payment of $129.60 was approved for Henry Struve, the new contractor. Water Tipps was paid $3 for wiring the building. Elgin Press Brick was paid $57.20 for brick.

THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

We’re all about delicious Thanksgiving side dishes this month in Kyle’s Kitchen, 7A.