News
Robert Miller came by Sunday afternoon for a visit. He brought us our supper. It was good to see him.
The city’s parks board hired a certified arborist to assess the damage to this over 250-year-old tree, but the company reported that the tree cannot be saved because it is decayed in the center.
The Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program awarded the city of Milano Volunteer Fire Department a $20,000 grant to assist in the purchase of new fire and re
Sports
Rockdale Tiger Jesus Bocanegra competed last week in the regional track meet held at Waco’s Midway High School but failed to finish high enough to move on to state.
The Rockdale Tigers split games with the Rogers Eagles last week.
Big Blue won at home on Tuesday night, 3-0.
The Thorndale Lady Dogs finished their regular season last week with a win over Rosebud-Lott. The victory included Karis Ginn hitting a home run.
Columns & Opinions
After Saturday night’s storm we went 22 hours without electricity. I don’t like cold weather, but Mom, Dad and I were thankful for it because it was cool inside the house.
By Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Lifestyle
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
I’ve been reading in 2nd Timothy and the Apostle Paul tells Timothy, a younger-middle aged pastor to throw another log on the fire.
By He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
The Spanish Club from RHS got to work on the flower beds at the Rockdale Senior Center on Green Street on Friday.
Obituaries
Bet t y Anne (Pelzel) Jezisek, 83 of Rockdale was welcomed to heaven on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Betty was born Oct. 26, 1940, to Henry Pelzel Sr. and Annie Emily Praesel in Milam County.
Darrell Gene “Buddy” Paris, 89, of San Marcos passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
CAMERON—Clement James Tomek, 100, of Cameron entered eternal life on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
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