4-day school week: Rockdale ISD adopts new calendar starting fall 2023
Rockdale ISD's new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and was designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.
Rockdale ISD's new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and was designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.
Community continues to mourn deaths of former Cameron high school athletes
Phabian Bynaum, Davarius Bynaum, and Malik Thomas died in the crash in late January.
Phabian Bynaum, Davarius Bynaum, and Malik Thomas died in the crash in late January.
Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted counties
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
3 former Cameron High School athletes dead after police chase ends in fiery crash
Three former Cameron High School student-athletes died in a fiery crash on US 190 after a police chase Thursday.
Three former Cameron High School student-athletes died in a fiery crash on US 190 after a police chase Thursday.
Rockdale resident claims $1 million lottery prize
No big winners in last night's Mega Millions drawing, but a Rockdale resident claimed the top prize in the scratch ticket game $1,000,000 Crossword.
No big winners in last night's Mega Millions drawing, but a Rockdale resident claimed the top prize in the scratch ticket game $1,000,000 Crossword.
Thorndale man shoots at deputy attempting to pull him over, officials say
The man now faces first-degree felony attempted capital murder, state-jail felony evading in a motor vehicle and third-degree felony tampering with evidence charges.
The man now faces first-degree felony attempted capital murder, state-jail felony evading in a motor vehicle and third-degree felony tampering with evidence charges.
Deputy shot 'multiple times' in Rockdale shoot-out
A Milam County deputy was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries after a deadly shoot-out Wednesday afternoon.
A Milam County deputy was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries after a deadly shoot-out Wednesday afternoon.
Secure lockdown lifted for Rockdale ISD schools following threat
Rockdale police were notified, and all campuses were placed on "Secure Lockout." Secure lockouts were put into place to make sure no one could enter or exit the campus buildings while the police investigated this threat.
Rockdale police were notified, and all campuses were placed on "Secure Lockout." Secure lockouts were put into place to make sure no one could enter or exit the campus buildings while the police investigated this threat.
Flash flood watch canceled for Central Texas
The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is still possible but not as widespread as previously anticipated.
The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is still possible but not as widespread as previously anticipated.
Storms bring heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning to Central Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Milam County until 4:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Milam County until 4:30 p.m.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Rockdale boom: Bitcoin mining companies move to rural Texas town
Rockdale was once home to the largest aluminum plant in the world, run by Alcoa.
Rockdale was once home to the largest aluminum plant in the world, run by Alcoa.
Travis County exceeds state COVID-19 vaccination average
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
Sonya Wallace's mother asking for help in solving her murder
Linda Gonzales is asking for help in solving the 1999 murder of her 15-year-old daughter Sonya Wallace in Rockdale.
Linda Gonzales is asking for help in solving the 1999 murder of her 15-year-old daughter Sonya Wallace in Rockdale.
Travis County deputy killed in Milam County motorcycle crash
TCSO says the crash is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
TCSO says the crash is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Flu outbreak closes Thorndale Independent School District
The district had 40 kids out sick with the flu Friday and by Monday afternoon they had 80.
The district had 40 kids out sick with the flu Friday and by Monday afternoon they had 80.
Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.