‘A fitting tribute’

“Baby, you can do it.” Those words from her late dad set Rockdale’s Elissa Benford-Roberts on a mission to create a memorial that would define the meaning of the city’s Veterans Park.

COVID-19 cases rises in county

COVID-19 cases rise in the past week. THE NUMBERS— COVID-19 cases are measured Wednesday to Wednesday. • Cumulative cases— 605, up 21 from 584. • Active cases (PCR test)—39, which is up 15 from last week’s 24. • Confirmed (antigen) cases—185, up 36 from 149. • Hospitalized—4, up 1 from last week.

Court tells Rockdale Council to stop acting for MDD

A special meeting of the Rockdale Municipal Development District was canceled Monday shortly before it was set to begin at 6 p.m., when members were served with a temporary restraining order from 20th District Court of Milam County.

Hey, hay

This sign of the Thanksgiving season is out in west Milam County along CR 1331 as a reminder to give thanks for what we have and to wish passers-by a happy fall. The display is made of of hay rolls and bales along with pumpkins, flowers and scarecrows. Reporter/David Money

The Real History of Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches each year, few of us stop to consider the history behind the holiday. We break out the turkey, pass the gravy, and—hopefully—enjoy the pleasant company. But Thanksgiving has a long and storied history, some of which might surprise you.

SEL gives students tools to succeed

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is emerging as an integral part of classroom instruction; improving academic achievement, mental health and ability to manage stress and competing demands.

Help families have merrier Christmas

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open.

Rockdale chamber talking turkey

It is time for the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Give-Away. Business owners can participate by purchasing at least two coupons at $25 each. The tickets can then be awarded by businesses to customers or KRXT will give them away for you.

Food for fun . . . raisers

Choo-Choo chili time Vehicles were lining up Saturday at the Depot Museum for the annual Choo-Choo Chili fundraiser.

Barbecue to go

Kelly David serves a customer at The Knights of Columbus barbecue chicken fundraiser on Saturday while treasurer Lambert Skubal collects the money. Skubal said the fundraiser Saturday was the last one for this year, but Lent next year will see a return of the Friday fish fry. Reporter/David Money