Summit time drawing near

Groundwater Well Assistance Program (GWAP) will be on the agenda when the Milam and Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit convenes Aug. 12 in the Caldwell Civic Center at 103 West SH 21 in Caldwell.

COVlD-19 numbers continue to rise in county

The number of COVID-19 cases in Milam County and Texas is going up again at an accelerated rate, figures show. In the county the number has gone up by 39 in just two days, while Texas, along with Florida, leads the nation in reported new cases.

Capital idea

When is the last time an Asian small-clawed otter crawled on you and licked your face? What? “Never” you say? Well, your luck could change with a day trip to the Capital of Texas Zoo.

RHS junior has career path mapped

While a lot of kids are wondering what they are going to do tomorrow, Tatiana Olivares has spent several of her young years planning her career. She hopes one day to enter the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and then join the Navy.

Reporter wins honors at meet

The staff of The Rockdale Reporter, both present and past, claimed honors at the South Texas Press Association 2021 Better Newspaper Contest over the past weekend in Uvalde. Editor David Money and Artist/Production Manager Shannon Whorton earned first places.

Alpha One employees

Alpha One celebrated its first summer in business in Rockdale with a sales promotion over the past weekend.

Temple College offering financial assistance as incentive

For those considering going back to school, nearby Temple College has some news for you. “If funding your college education has been the reason for not enrolling, we can change that this fall,” said Temple College President Christy Ponce.

NEWSBRIEFS

Hospital district votes to maintain tax rate The Rockdale Hospital District’s (RHD) tax rate will remain at 6.5 cents for another year. Karolyn Puccio, hospital board president, said the board member voted unanimously at the July 26 meeting to not raise the rate from its current number.

Comptroller’s office to lead new Broadband Development Office

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Tuesday announced his agency will operate a newly-created Broadband Development Office (BDO). The BDO will award grants, low-interest loans and other financial incentives to internet service providers who expand access to broadband service in underserved areas.

Service calls keep officers busy

Police officers had to respond to 320 calls for help over the past week, but less than half of the calls were 911 calls, which numbered 124. Police did make a felony arrest of a 48-year-old Rockdale woman Sunday.