May 4 filing pace slow

The filing pace for May 4 city and school elections was non-existent every place but Milano during the past week. MILANO—The three MISD trustees whose terms expire in 2019, have filed in Milano, making that a four person chase for three at-large slots at the moment.

GAUSE NEWS

Agroup of us enjoyed playing dominoes Sunday at the home of Wanda and Alfred Coats. we always have a great time—win or lose. Goodness, don’t know the reason but the gravel trucks are busy passing our house this morning. And they’re always in a hurry!

ALL-STATER

Mason Drumm, Thorndale High School band student, has been named a member of the Texas Association of Small School Bands. Student of Rockdale resident Lee Thomason, Drumm plays under the direction of Michael Powers at THS. He is the son of Mark and Jennifer Drumm of Thorndale.

GENERATIONS

Walker Young, (R, shown with his father, Steve), received his Master’s Degree and is only the fourth generation person to become a Mason in the Rockdale Masonic Lodge. His great grandfather, Jewel Dewitt Kornegay, was a member and Master of the lodge in 1957, his grandfather George Young Jr.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Julio’s Mexican Restaurant has been named business of the month by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. The banner was presented recently to restaurant employees and owners Julio Guzman Sr. and Julio Guzman Jr. Chamber officials and ambassadors also participated.

RVFD’s ‘All Fired Up’ set for Saturday

RVFD’s ‘All Fired Up’ set for Saturday The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual “All Fired Up” event at The Ranch on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. with live music by the Billy Holt Band.

Next blood drive ahead Feb. 3rd

THORNDALE—The next Baylor Scott & White Blood Drive is set for Sunday, Feb. 3, at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Thorndale. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12-noon and a photo ID is required. For more information contact Stacy Irwin at 512-269-7953,