News
Parks Master Plan
The new draft Comprehensive Plan for Rockdale includes a large section dedicated to the city’s parks. A Parks Master Plan is required by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the city to be eligible for grants. The city sponsored a parks survey in Fall 2023 to get the community’s input for the Parks plan.
Fire safety
Members of the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department held a fire safety and prevention course for first graders on Friday morning at Veterans Memorial Park. Fire Chief Dude Matous told the children it is important to recognize a fireman in all of his gear in case they saw one. Volunteer firefighter Johnathan Young dressed the part.
QUICK LOOK
Rockdale Alcoa retirees will meet on Thursday, June 13, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a business meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m.
RISD names new band director; Acevedo retiring after 14 years
Rockdale High School announces the appointment of Andrew Quinn as the new band director for the upcoming school year, suc ceeding Adrian Acevedo who is retiring after 14 years as Director of Bands in Rockdale. Quinn, currently finishing the school year at Bryan ISD, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Rockdale ISD music program.