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Chamber ‘Light Up Rockdale’ annual decorating contest

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00am

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Light Up Rockdale” Christmas decoration contest for in both residential and business categories is under way. Entrants need to contact the chamber at 512-446-2030 to enter by giving your name or business name and address. Judging will be on the evening of December 18 and your lights must be on that night. Shown here is the home of the Karl family— Will, Ashley and son Zack—who go all out every year.

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Milam Judge Young honored on Monday

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00am

Milam County Judge Steve Young got a surprise at the end of Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. Unbeknownst to him, several people wanted to honor him for the work he has done for Milam County with a standing- room-only turnout of supporters, family and friends.

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Work begins soon on 1895 facade

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00am

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m., the Texas Historical Foundation Director Judy Davis visited Rockdale to tour The 1895 and hosted a presentation of the 2022 THF Michael Duda Architectural Grant awarded to Vision Historic Preservation Foundation. The grant is contributing to the restoration of the iconic bell tower.