Texas State Parks make changes

Texas State Parks limited park programming and closed public access to park headquarters, visitor centers and park stores on March 19.

An introduction to the new sports editor

Hello Rockdale, my name is Raynard Churchwell. I am from Atlanta, GA. I am the new sports editor for The Rockdale Reporter, and I am happy to be here in Rockdale. Outside of work, I am a laid back and quiet person.

Tiger legend Wright dies at age 78

A man who has a legitimate claim to the title of “Greatest Rockdale Athlete of All-Time” has died at the age of 78. James Leroy Wright Sr. died March 21 in a Charlotte, North Carolina Hospital. A celebration of life for him was held last Friday (March 27) in Charlotte.

Two Lady Bulldogs named to all-region

Two THS players were named to the 2019-2020 UIL Girls Basketball All-Region team. Senior point guard Savana Taylor and power forward Makayla Lafferty helped the Lady Bulldogs to a 15-7 record, first place finish in District 25-2A and a trip to Area.

CAMPSEY NEW RHS HEAD COACH/AD

Jacob Campsey, Rockdale High School defensive coordinator under Jeff Miller for the past six years, has been named to succeed Miller as head football coach/athletic director in the Rockdale ISD.  School trustees made that decision Thursday afternoon in a called session.

High school sports in a holding pattern

AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) extended its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.

Le’Raven Clark re-signs with Colts

Former RHS standout Le’Raven Clark was re-signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts last Friday. Clark is said to be a versatile player who could add depth to both the offensive tackle and guard positions, according to an Indianapolis Colts press release.

Rookie gets thrown into news cycle

Wide-eyed and excited to begin my career as a sports journalist, I never in my wildest dreams thought it would be happening in the middle of a pandemic. During my first week in Rockdale, I began to feel a little under the weather. I woke up one morning with body aches and flu-like symptoms.

Trustees to name new head coach this Thursday

Rockdale ISD trustees will meet—sort of—at 5:30 p.m. Thursday to name a new head football coach/athletic director. The “sort of” is because it’s a meeting by phone due to the COVID-19 situation.

Houston Livestock Show shutdown impacts 4-H’ers

Thirty children from Milam County’s 4-H program made the two-hour trip for the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo the second week of March, but were disappointed when at 1:30 p.m. officials announced the shutdown of the rodeo.