Larkin resigns from city council before election

At Monday night’s city council meeting it was announced that east side councilwoman Michelle Larkin has resigned and is moving to Georgia just weeks before the May 7 election.

Putting Rockale on the map

Chet Garner (R) of the popular PBS television show, “The Texas Daytripper,” entertained the crowd Saturday while filming one of his day trip episodes about Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que. On the left is Houstonian Jay Harbison who came in to watch the experience.

ROYALTY

ROYALTY—At the Rockdale High School prom on Saturday night, Mr. and Miss RHS were crowned. Miss RHS is Alize Llanas, daughter of Domingo and Tiffany Llanas, and Mr. RHS is Chris Huff, son of Chris and Amy Huff. Jocelyn Lewis/Rockdale Signs & Photography

Place of Hope’s 10th anniversary fundraiser party set for April 22

Place of Hope will be holding their 10th anniversary “Hope Night Celebrates” fundraiser party at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at The Milam County Cowboy Church. This year’s theme is “Dream Big, Sparkle More, Shine Bright” in honor of the babies and moms using their services.

Easter, Earth Day events in Rockdale

• Friday at 10 a.m., Community Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival at Fair Park. Egg hunt, face painting, carnival games, egg decorating, egg pail decorating, hot dogs, pictures with the Easter Bunny hosted by RISD ACE Tigers Afterschool, Girl Scouts and Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. • Friday at 4 p.m.

ROCKDALE EARTH DAY

Mayor John King officially declared Friday, April 22, as Earth Day in Rockdale. To honor Earth Day, Rockdale Earth Day members decorated the library with all things Earth Day.

POSGCD, AgriLife to hold pollinator classes

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District and Texas A&M AgriLife are holding an EarthKind program about plants and pollinators and how to propagate them. The class will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 12-noon.

Family FunFest honoring victims Saturday, April 23

Aware Central Texas and Rockdale Police Department will hold a Family Fun Fest on Saturday, April 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. This event is in honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week.

Rockdale Junior High to host Family Art and Science Night

The Rockdale Junior High will host a Family Art and Science Night along with the Rockdale Junior High Book Fair on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The night will be filled with many activities, and visitors will be able to tour our student art gallery.

How to select the perfect melon

Thumping. Shaking. Lifting. You have probably seen people using these methods to select a watermelon, but do they really work? Following the steps below will help you choose a melon that is perfect. Use your eyes—Look the melon over before you select it. The melon should be firm and symmetrical.