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‘I make all things new’

‘I make all things new’

‘I make all things new’

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Young Jonathan had been promised a new puppy for his tenth birthday, but had a tough time choosing between likely candidates at the pet shop. Finally, he decided upon an ordinary looking, shaggy puppy that was wagging its tail furiously. Jonathan exclaimed: “I want the one with the happy ending!
The bell tolls for thee

The bell tolls for thee

The bell tolls for thee

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13) John Donne told us, “No man is an island, entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were.
One teacher at each RISD campus was awarded a Teacher of the Year Golden Apple at the annual recognition banquet last Tuesday. Shown here are Taylor Grayson from Rockdale Intermediate School, Lauren Williams with Rockdale Elementary School, Lisa Debault from Rockdale High School and Lisa Laneer from Rockdale Junior High.

One teacher at each RISD campus was awarded a Teacher of the Year Golden Apple at the annual recognition banquet last Tuesday. Shown here are Taylor Grayson from Rockdale Intermediate School, Lauren Williams with Rockdale Elementary School, Lisa Debault from Rockdale High School and Lisa Laneer from Rockdale Junior High.

RISD Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Rockdale Independent School District held its annual Recognition and Retirement Reception for years of service and district awards last Tuesday in the Junior High Commons. Teachers of the Year were Taylor Grayson, RIS; Lauren. Williams, RES; Lisa Debault, RHS; and Lisa Laneer, RJH.
GARDEN TOUR— Rockdale Earth Day’s Saturday Home Garden Tour showcased three properties — 417 E. Bell Ave., 437 San Gabriel St. and 2105 Sager. Attendees enjoyed seeing the gardens and refreshments at each location. The tour raised $460 and all proceeds went to the Rockdale ISD Education Foundation. Pictured here are attendees in the garden of the home on East Bell Avenue.

GARDEN TOUR— Rockdale Earth Day’s Saturday Home Garden Tour showcased three properties — 417 E. Bell Ave., 437 San Gabriel St. and 2105 Sager. Attendees enjoyed seeing the gardens and refreshments at each location. The tour raised $460 and all proceeds went to the Rockdale ISD Education Foundation. Pictured here are attendees in the garden of the home on East Bell Avenue.

GARDEN TOUR

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Rockdale Earth Day’s Saturday Home Garden Tour showcased three properties — 417 E. Bell Ave., 437 San Gabriel St. and 2105 Sager. Attendees enjoyed seeing the gardens and refreshments at each location. The tour raised $460 and all proceeds went to the Rockdale ISD Education Foundation.

Pool to open on May 23rd

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The City of Rockdale announced Veteran’s Park Pool will open for the 2026 summer season on Saturday, May 23. The pool will operate Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. through Labor Day.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Class of ’76 reunion to be held June 13th RHS Class of 1976 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 13, at The Ranch in Rockdale starting at 5 p.m. The class will also be recognized at the Rockdale Homecoming luncheon on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 11 a.m.
SENIOR SIGNING DAY— All Rockdale High School seniors were recognized on Friday at the annual Signing Day ceremony. Each student was acknowledged for their after-high-school plans whether it was going into the work force, going into the military or heading off to college.

SENIOR SIGNING DAY— All Rockdale High School seniors were recognized on Friday at the annual Signing Day ceremony. Each student was acknowledged for their after-high-school plans whether it was going into the work force, going into the military or heading off to college.

SENIOR SIGNING DAY

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
All Rockdale High School seniors were recognized on Friday at the annual Signing Day ceremony. Each student was acknowledged for their after-high-school plans whether it was going into the work force, going into the military or heading off to college.
PARTY TIME— The MARC consumers enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo party last week at the center. MARC board member Daniel Willie grilled beef and chicken fajitas, Corona’s Mexican Restaurant provided rice and beans and Maricela’s Bar & Grill provided tortillas. The consumers played Loteria (Mexican bingo) for prizes and had a piñata. Dessert was Mexican ice cream pops.

PARTY TIME— The MARC consumers enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo party last week at the center. MARC board member Daniel Willie grilled beef and chicken fajitas, Corona’s Mexican Restaurant provided rice and beans and Maricela’s Bar & Grill provided tortillas. The consumers played Loteria (Mexican bingo) for prizes and had a piñata. Dessert was Mexican ice cream pops.

PARTY TIME

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The MARC consumers enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo party last week at the center. MARC board member Daniel Willie grilled beef and chicken fajitas, Corona’s Mexican Restaurant provided rice and beans and Maricela’s Bar & Grill provided tortillas.
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

Rockdale PD reports two felony arrests, four traffic accidents

News Staff
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20
Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Emanuel Castillo, 33 Thorndale, was arrested by Sgt. Richardson for parole violations. • Dalton Keith Hammond, 31, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • The 100 block of South FM 908 for a vehicle vs. pedestrian with injuries on My 2 at 5:38 p.m. • 1402 Highland Avenue for a residential fire alarm on May 4 at 7:29 p.m.