American Legion starts care packages

American Legion Carlyle Post 358 is starting a new program called Post 358 Cares. It will involve sending care packages to all active-duty service members from Milam County.

Rotary seeks area students for RYLA

Rockdale, Thorndale and Milano High School young men or women interested in developing their leadership skills, and have a great time doing so, are invited to fill out an application for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program.

Freezing temperatures

Here are a few scenes around Rockdale from last Thursday when the temperatures never got above freezing, causing all schools in Milam County to be closed, as well as most businesses. Below, the “lake” at Rockdale Junior High was choppy with the wind and was frozen over by Friday morning.

Pantaleon named principal at RJH

Rockdale ISD trustees named Susan Pantaleón as the junior high school’s new principal at the Feb. 4 special meeting of the school board. Mrs. Pantaleón is a 1991 graduate of Rockdale High School.

Early voting times, locations announced

Polling places for the March 1 election in Milam County were announced this week by County Clerk Jodi Morgan. Early voting starts on Feb. 14. • George Hill Patterson Community Center, 609 Mill St., Rockdale. • Bea’s Kitchen, 105 E. Main St., Cameron. • Cameron Housing Authority, 714 W. Sixth St.

The mental health journey, destruction, redemption

Black history has always been a story of triumph over tragedy, perseverance in the face of adversity and a constant search for equality. Every race has idiosyncrasies and expectations of their own community that are unspoken yet inherently understood.

Intermediate ACE Tigers hard at work for spring

The Intermediate’s ACE Tigers after school program is hard at work this spring semester.

Scholarships available for 2022 RHS seniors

Here is a list of scholarships available to RHS seniors this year and the dates the applications need to be sent. For questions or for more information, contact counselor Kelly Windham at 512-430-6140 x 2150 or by email kwindham@rockdaleisd.net.

The Rockdale Strip

The Rockdale Rotary Club held its annual Casino Night on Saturday at The Ranch and had their best year ever according to Vice President and Treasurer Gaye Bland.

NEWSBRIEFS

Fair Assn. scholarship applications available The 2021-2022 Rockdale Fair Association Scholarship application is available to 4-H/FFA seniors. “Please see any Milam County high school counselor or the extension agent for qualifications and requirements to complete the scholarship.