Abbott wants his priorities passed

Calling on the need to pass his priority legislation, the governor of Texas said those issues will be discussed at a special session sometime this year.

County old tire cleanup day

Don’t forget that next Saturday is tire cleanup day in Milam County. Any Milam County resident (not involved in dumping litigation) may bring old automobile tires, implement and tractor tires to the Precinct 3 headquarters in Rockdale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and drop them off at no charge.

D-Day anniversary

On June 6, 1944 Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion to take back western Europe from the murderous Nazis.

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.