‘Being there’ is half the battle

RISD REPORT The importance of children attending school has and always will be a major reason for their success in school.

New football field planned

There’s going to be a new Tiger Field. The most sweeping change to Rockdale’s athletic facilities in 84 years is planned with the confi rmation last week that $5 million in improvements are in the works. And it won’t require a bond issue, according to Rockdale ISD Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo.

Monuments man

History is a little more visible after some work by Juaquin Smith (above) and Pat Zapata. They raised monuments at the city library to make them more easily seen. The monuments depict firefighters J. W.

City marketing director starts

Nicole Hirsch’s job is Rockdale. The city’s fi rst-ever marketing director’s fi rst day on the job was Monday and she is already making the rounds, learning the city and people she will assist. “It’s exciting,” she said. “This week I’m meeting many people and I’m ready to help in any way I can.

Voters will judge candidates Tuesday

Rockdale and Milam County voters will go to the polls Tuesday to settle a number of nominations in the Republican and Democratic Primaries. Early voting ends Friday. See boxes for early voting and election day information. Use your new yellow voter registration cards.

Texas! What a great trip it’s been

Chet Garner loves Texas. And Texas loves Chet Garner. After sitting down with him for an hour it’s easy to see why. The host of the popular PBS television series The Daytripper was in Milam County Thursday as featured speaker at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Prison term returned in sex assault

CAMERON—A 33-year-old Rockdale man received a two-year prison term after entering an “open” plea to a charge of sexual assault of a child. Nathan Charles Arbuckle entered the plea before 20th District Judge John Youngblood.

Serious injuries in car-pedestrian accident Sunday

A 52-year-old Rockdale man received serious injuries Sunday when he was struck by a pickup at a local convenience store. Lt.

SAYING ‘THANKS’

—Rockdale Knights of Columbus Council 7014 recently held its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at the KC Hall. The evening featured a chili supper, a welcome by Mike Korenek of the KCs and lots of visiting.

Buckholts school threat nets arrest

An 18-year-old Buckholts resident was arrest Friday in connection with what investigator said was a threat against Buckholts schools. Christopher Keith Walker, was also charged with sexual assault of a child. The investigation resulted from social media exchanges, according to police.