Playoff bound

The Rockdale Tigers busted out ready to play last Friday but came up seven points shy in a battle at home for the 11-3A District title. The Tigers lost to the Lorena Leopards who finished the regular season with an overall mark of 7-2 and a district record of 5-1.

Rockdale police to get new vehicles

Rockdale City Council members voted to get four new Tahoes for the police force at Monday’s meeting in City Hall. “They wanted six Tahoes. I would like to think about the other two for a while possibly the next council meeting,” Mayor John King said.

A taste of democracy

Students got a lesson in democracy as they voted last week on who would dress as a rival Lorena Leopard. Dawn Byrd, a prekindergarten teacher, hands out ballots for kids to use in the election.

COVID-19 numbers heading up

Monday testing saw a recording-setting spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Milam County—28. Then seven more were added on Tuesday. “We must do better. We must distance and wear a mask. This is our only protection. Know that when you are out in public, the virus is there also.

Rockdale Municipal Development District changes facade grant program

The members of the Municipal Development District board voted to make some changes to the Rockdale Municipal Development District’s Facade and Infrastructure Improvement Incentive Program at its meeting Monday in the Rockdale City Hall.

Workers with cancer diagnoses may secure benefits from trusts

Plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits. Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure.

NEWSBRIEFS

Choo-Choo Chili fundraiser Nov. 14 Get ready for some Choo-Choo Chili at the Depot on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. People who order the chili will be helping support the Depot Museum.

Milk producers seek label change

With the U.S. Food & Drug Administration giving little indication of taking action on proper labeling of imitation dairy products, the National Milk Producers Federation recently asked the agency’s ombudsman to ensure that rules are properly enforced.

Hit, run accident on east side of Rockdale

A car parked in the 400 block of Rice Street was hit by another vehicle Monday and the driver of the offending vehicle left the scene.

FIRE CALLS

• Wednesday, 7:57 a.m., the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 800 block of West Bell on a report about someone running over a gas meter. • Wednesday, 5:55 p.m.