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DID YOU KNOW...

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-19th century. According to History.

Aggie students help unload donations from Milam County Aggie Moms.

Milam Aggie Moms busy fundraising, restocking

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

The Aggie Moms have been busy placing “Gigged” and “Hooked” signs in yards to help raise funds for scholarships. I have been hearing a lot of fun stories about arriving home to see the signs. Good job, Aggie Moms!

RDA Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 20

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Downtown Association’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Wolf Park. The tree lighting will begin at 7 p.m. The food will be served at 6 p.m. so you can eat before the tree lighting.

GOOD CAUSE

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Thorndale Town & County Club’s recent community service project was making blankets for residents at Rockdale Estates and Rehabilitation. Each member completed at least one blanket, and some completed more than one.

Christmas Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Christmas Roundup has begun, and applications can be found online at rockdaleisd. net . Hard copies of the applications can be picked up at The Rockdale Reporter, Rockdale Signs, local churches and any Rockdale ISD, Milano ISD, or Gause ISD office.

Thrifty shopping

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

First Christian Church will hold a Christmas Thrift Extravaganza in the fellowship hall, this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Holiday Shopping: Discover thrifted and gently used items for gift-giving, and decorating.

TRIBUTE— The Thursday Reading Club honored the late Dr. Lucile Estell at the library’s First Friday Coffee. Attendees were able to see Dr. Estell’s personal collection which is on permanent display. Members present (L-R) are Ann King, Annette Stone, Gloria Walker, Geri Burnett and Lynn Young. Not shown are club members Peggy Cooke, Diana Graves, Debbie Klein, Patricia McKee, Barbara Nelson, Wilma Owens, Joan Ratliff, Wendie Upson and Linda Wilson.

TRIBUTE

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

—The Thursday Reading Club honored the late Dr. Lucile Estell at the library’s First Friday Coffee. Attendees were able to see Dr. Estell’s personal collection which is on permanent display. Members present (L-R) are Ann King, Annette Stone, Gloria Walker, Geri Burnett and Lynn Young.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Thanksgiving lunch set for Saturday The 25th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DONATION— Rockdale Federal Credit Union made holiday donations to both the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry and Rockdale Senior Center last week. Shown here at the food pantry are RFCU employees Nygia Crawford, Samantha Wilson, food pantry treasurer Joyce Kirk and Lyndsey Kolar.

DONATION

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Federal Credit Union made holiday donations to both the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry and Rockdale Senior Center last week. Shown here at the food pantry are RFCU employees Nygia Crawford, Samantha Wilson, food pantry treasurer Joyce Kirk and Lyndsey Kolar.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12

10-20-40 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO Rockdale High School band members erupted in cheers, tears and hugs as they learned they won UIL regional marching honors and will advance to the state contest at Memorial Stadium in Austin on Monday.