Vaccination approved for those at least 12 years old

Children at least 12 years old are now eligible for vaccinations, after the CDC  approved the Pfizer vaccine for younger people. Fully vaccinated children do not have to quarantine when exposed to an infected person.  The county is now has 31.4% of Milam County residents fully vaccinated. About 9.

'Beginning' sessions planned at church

San Gabriel Baptist Church will host a Christian education DVD series Wednesday evenings beginning May 12 continuing through May and into June. The series is "Beginnings:  Exploring Biblical Creation" by Eric Hovind.

Man arrested in fatal shooting near Rockdale

Israel Ballester has been charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after shootings early Saturday morning south of Rockdale, according to Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore.

Deadline for Rockdale homecoming meal is May 15

It’s almost time for Rockdalians to gather for the 87th City of Rockdale annual Homecoming. Plan now to be there and enjoy the barbecue meal by letting the homecoming committee know that you would like to order a meal ticket for the event June 13 in the Patterson Civic Center.

MCT offering ‘Steel Magnolias’ on stage

Milam Community Theater’s opening night of “Steel Magnolias” is sold out, but other dates are still available. “We have plenty available for the other performances,” said play producer Monica Schiller. “May 9 the performance is at 2 p.m.

Rockdale, Thorndale elect officials

A few of the residents of the cities of Rockdale and Thorndale elected council members Saturday. Rockdale voters, 83 in all, selected Scott Starnes to fill the east side seat that was up for grabs in the vote.

Solar-power project may be in the wind for Milam

A three-prong project that has been in the works for close to two years may be finally on its way to Milam County.

New leader at Bitmain U.S.

Milam County Judge Steve Young visits with Stephanie Xia (R) who is the new head of national mining for Bitmain in the U.S. Bitmain leaders told of their expansion plans at the Rockdale facility, the flagship of Bitmain’s three U.S.

Train day is rolling in

Trains have played a vital role in the founding of some towns and the growth of other towns all across the United States. Rockdale is no exception. The International & Great Northern Railroad was able to roll into the Rockdale area after B.F.

Lexington homecoming

The petting zoo was a big draw at the Lexington Homecoming celebration Saturday on the town square. There were tortoises, rabbits, goats, a miniature pig, a coati and a cockatoo all from the Capital of Texas Zoo southeast of Austin. (More photos of the event, page 6B.) Reporter/David Money