Annual homecoming for all Rockdalians is June 13

A longstanding Rockdale tradition will age a little this year when the annual Rockdale Homecoming is held June 13 in Patterson Civic Center.

Graduation 2021

The Rockdale High School Class of ’21, 116 strong, said goodbye to their marched off to their new lives with music from “Exodus” playing, after hearing Tiger home as they received their diplomas with pomp and circumstance Friday talks by classmates and school officials in a ceremony that was moved...

Plantation is a slice of life in the 1850s

There is more to Washtington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Site than exhibits of history in a museum. Some of that history is “alive.” The plantation home of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas is also on the grounds.

Milano graduate to compete in Miss Texas USA

A dare from dad is all it took to get Brittany Barnett motivated to enter her first beauty pageant earlier this year.

Golden Apple winner

Gimel Peterman (L) was named Rockdale High School Teacher of the Year on May 19 during the annual Senior Day awards program in the high school gym. Shown with Peterman is RHS principal Brent Hasselbach who presented the Golden Apple to the honoree. Peterman went to Robert E.

Temple College plans to offer aid grants for fall students

Temple College will offer emergency aid grants of up to $1,500 for students who enroll in classes for the fall. The college will give $1,400 emergency aid grants to students holding a high school diploma or GED who enroll in 12 or more hours of classes.

MARC fundraiser set for June 12

The 20th Annual MARC RIDE given by The Bad To The Bone Riders of Rockdale will be June 12 at The Ranch at 415 W. US 79 in Rockdale. The ride benefits the Milam Adult Resource Center of Milam County in Rockdale. MARC serves Milam County adult residents with physical and learning disabilities.

NEWSBRIEFS

Temple College names spring honor students Here are area students named to either the president’s honor list or the vice president’s honor list. Students on the president’s list had to have a 4.

Felony arrests, minor wrecks busy police

A 38 year-old Rockdale man was arrested Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. by officer Jeremiah Harden on a local warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a capias pro fine for theft (less than $100) and resisting, search or transport.

FIRE CALLS

• Friday, 4:38 p.m., Rockdale VFD along with Rockdale police responded to a two-vehicle minor accident in front of Classic Bank. • Friday, 9 p.m. Rockdale VFD responded to 804 Mill Ave for power lines arcing trees. • Friday, 9:08 p.m.