News
Rockdale lost a piece of history in the early hours of Sunday morning when the roof of the long-vacant old McVoy Grocery & Feed building collapsed, likely because of recent heavy rains.
By Kyle Cooke
The front facade of the McVoy’s building was still standing after the roof collapsed early Sunday morning, but the Rockdale VFD determined it needed to come down over fears that it might fall onto
The City of Rockdale and the Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) have been working with Freese & Nichols Consultants on a new Comprehensive Plan.
Sports
The Thorndale Bulldogs can now add bi-district champions to their resume after defeating Junction last week in a two game series that was played in Wimberly.
After a playoff drought of 12 years, former Tiger and head baseball coach Austin Caffey’s squad rolled over the Groesbeck Goats last week in the first round of the playoffs.
The Thorndale Lady Dogs shut out the Snook Lady Jays 10-0 in Caldwell last week to become area champions.
Columns & Opinions
Transmission lines are to energy reliability as good roads and highways are to economic growth. Without the infrastructure in place, growth and prosperity are at risk.
On Sunday when I posted a photo of the McVoy’s building, people flocked to the post with good memories about the place. I’m sharing some of them here.
By KYLE COOKE
Lifestyle
Planning a crawfish boil is a great way to bring your friends, family and community together.
By Comments From Micah Micah Holcombe
Last Sunday Dad got us some barbeque chicken plates from the Milano Seniors at the KC Hall and included on the plates were the German noodles that are so popular everywhere but Rockdale.
By Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
The central saving act of God in the Hebrew Bible is the deliverance of Abraham’s children from slavery in Egypt—the Exodus.
By Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Obituaries
Celeste Janelle Gamrod, 49, a cherished woman known for her unwavering kindness and gentle spirit, left this world on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at a local hospice house in Temple.
Brenda K. Boyd Isaacs passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2024.
A funeral ser v ice was held Monday, May 6, at First Baptist Church with Bro. Leon Thomas officiating.
Arthur E. Woelfel, age 89 of Thorndale, received his eternal salvation on Friday, April 26, 2024.
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