It is the Mission of the Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) to aid the City of Rockdale and any interested private or public entity in making the community a better place to live, work, and do business.
The Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) was created by voters in May, 2010 and began levying a 1/2 percent sales tax starting October 1, 2010 on all items in the district that are subject to the general sales tax. The MDD jurisdiction includes the City of Rockdale and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (that area that extends outward from the city limits to one mile).
Mission: It is the Mission of the Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) to aid the City of Rockdale and any interested private or public entity in making the community a better place to live, work, and do business. In so doing, the MDD may help develop and finance any permissible project as defined by Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code and that benefits, strengthens and diversifies the economic base of Rockdale.
Operating as usual
The Rockdale MDD accepted the 2020 Texas Economic Development Council - Community Economic Development Award for Secondary Benefit this morning at the Virtual TEDC Annual Conference.
This honor was bestowed to the Rockdale MDD for economic development initiatives accomplishments in the 2019/2020 FY
#TEDC2020 #RockdaleMDD #CEDA
Got our CEDA award in the mail today❗️ Super excited about the virtual ceremony on Wednesday‼️ 😁
#TEDC2020 #RockdaleMDD #CEDA
Cast your vote for BEST OF ROCKDALE 2020❗️
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is so excited to launch the 2020 BEST OF ROCKDALE campaign to recognize outstanding Businesses, Organizations and Individuals in our Community! Only Rockdale nominations are eligible -- but it's YOUR VOTE! There are 51 categories to honor all categories of those who work so hard every day.
CAST YOUR VOTE BY SEPT 15 AT https://tinyurl.com/BestofRockdale.
Winners will be announced in October.
You can only vote once, but share with your family, friends, and customers! Good luck, and we look forward to celebrating with you the BEST OF ROCKDALE.
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is proud to be working in partnership with the The Rockdale Reporter on the Best of Rockdale.
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has launched a 2020 BEST OF ROCKDALE campaign to recognize outstanding Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in our Community‼️
CAST YOUR VOTE BY SEPT 15 AT https://tinyurl.com/BestofRockdale
Winners will be announced in October.
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is so excited to launch the 2020 BEST OF ROCKDALE campaign to recognize outstanding Businesses, Organizations and Individuals in our Community! Only Rockdale nominations are eligible -- but it's YOUR VOTE! There are 51 categories to honor all categories of those who work so hard every day.
CAST YOUR VOTE BY SEPT 15 AT https://tinyurl.com/BestofRockdale.
Winners will be announced in October.
You can only vote once, but share with your family, friends, and customers! Good luck, and we look forward to celebrating with you the BEST OF ROCKDALE.
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is proud to be working in partnership with the The Rockdale Reporter on the Best of Rockdale.
ATTENTION RISD PARENTS ‼️
Attention Parents: Please join Dr. Denise Monzingo, Superintendent, on a video call - Thursday, July 16th at 7 PM - for an update about the coming school year.
The link to the meeting will be emailed to all parents the day of July 16.
If your child is not enrolled yet, please message [email protected] to request the link for the meeting.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS‼️
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS: Dine In (50% occupancy limit) or call ahead for Curbside Take Out Orders!
See a complete list of Rockdale Restaurants with phone numbers and links to their pages (plus menus!) here http://rockdalecityhall.com/332/Local-Eats
Has it been a long week and you don't feel like cooking? Want a special treat for the weekend? Planning a date night or picnic? Would you rather someone else handle the cooking so you can just enjoy? Don't want to go to the grocery store?!? Relax .. our Local Restaurants are working hard for you!
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED MASKS FOR CUSTOMERS?
Bryan Burns Milam County Emergency Management will distribute mask to Milam County businesses!
He has asked that we communicate a list of those with needs.
SIGN UP HERE; https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ogoWfjA/NeedMilamMasks?source_id=5216da98-d2ed-411c-a0d0-3c6a05720f66&source_type=em&c=fLw_aGuMc5hC83JXxbmGFLD-qkp9SbXYXj69MLVKwQQ3ku_LpSXmfQ==
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Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on Small Business Strategies for an Evolving Future, featuring Governor Greg Abbott?
You can watch it here:
Governor Greg Abbott joins us for opening remarks as we discuss recovery resources for Texas small businesses. COVID-19 has significantly impacted our state’...
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY❗️ 👁💙🧀
How did I not know about this!?!
Celebrate National Cheese Day with Mr Gatti’s Pizza! We use 100% REAL provolone cheese that’s smoked to perfection for a mouth watering treat!
#mrgattispizza
#nationalcheeseday
GOVERNOR ABBOTT ANNOUNCES PHASE III TO OPEN TEXAS
EFFECTIVE JUNE 3:
All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand their occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions.
Bars and similar establishments may increase their capacity to 50% as long as patrons are seated.
Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with less than 1,000 confirmed positive cases may open at 50% capacity.
Restaurants may expand their maximum table size from 6 to 10 persons.
EFFECTIVE JUNE 12:
Restaurants may expand their occupancy levels to 75%.
Counties with 10 or less active COVID-19 cases may expand their occupancy limits to 75%. Counties that fit this category but have not previously filed an attestation with DSHS will need to do so.
EFFECTIVE JUNE 19:
Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with more than 1,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 may open at 50% capacity.
ADDITIONAL OPENINGS:
Special provisions have been made for outdoor gatherings, such as Fourth of July celebrations, but it is imperative that local officials and public health officials collaborate on safe standards. These provisions are included in the Governor's Executive Order and are also available on the Open Texas webpage.
https://open.texas.gov/
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller:
Small Bussines Owners, you do not want to miss this Thursday’s Small Business Webinar!
Don’t miss this Thursday’s #SmallBusiness Webinar! We are honored to have Governor Greg Abbott join us for welcoming remarks as we discuss recovery resources for Texas small businesses. Register at https://bit.ly/301kD5G and hear from our panel of experts on topics such as:
✅Enhancing online presence and communications
✅Building e-commerce into your business model
✅Business resiliency
✅Resources to plan for changing economic circumstances
✅Workforce-related topics such as hiring & unemployment
City of Rockdale
FIND OUT ABOUT COVID FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS & RANCHERS ON JUDGE YOUNG'S RADIO SHOW: KXRT - Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 9:05 AM
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is a new program intended to provide financial aid to farmers and ranchers adversely affected by the virus. Farmers and Ranchers have been adversely affected by the virus due to falling crop and/or livestock prices. Tomorrow on our Milam County Judge radio show, we will have Mr. Gary Six who is the State Executive Director for Texas Farm Service Agency on the program to explain the benefits that are available and how one can apply. Be sure to tune into KMIL or KXRT at 9:05 a.m. tomorrow morning to learn about this great program.
Don't miss this important information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program!
The U.S. Small Business Administration has posted guidance on #PaycheckProtectionProgram loan review procedure and borrower and lender responsibilities. Download the Interim Final Rule here >> https://bit.ly/3d2PJO0
Looking for PPP loan forgiveness? Find the application and instruction form here >> https://bit.ly/3egEkKo #TexasBizStrong
“Goodbye Aluminum, Hello Cryptocurrency”
"The town's small size contrasts with its large role in manufacturing aluminum and Bitcoins."
#RockdaleStrong, #LoveSmallTownLife, #Cryptocurrency, #RockdaleTX, #TheTownWhereItRainsMoney, #Bitcoin
https://www.governing.com/community/A-Small-Town-in-Texas-Turns-to-Bitcoin-Mining-to-Survive.html?AMP
Rockdale, once home to one of the largest aluminum processing operations in the country, is now the location of what could be one of the world’s biggest bitcoin computing mines. But nothing is guaranteed.
Governor Abbott said the state is ready for entering into the next phase of opening up businesses.
Effective May 18, daycares, massage, personal-care and beauty-care businesses can open. This order includes tattoos.
Restaurants can open to 50 percent capacity and bars can now open at 25 percent, starting Friday. Summer school can return on June 1.
On May 31, youth camp and professional sports without fans can resume as well.
Professional basketball, baseball, car racing, football, golf, softball, and tennis leagues may apply to the Department of State Health Services for approval to hold professional sporting events in Texas. These events may take place on or after May 31, 2020
Governor's Order
Zoos, Aquariums, Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Skating Rings, Caves can open May 22.
For more details, click https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller:
https://www.facebook.com/25NewsKXXV/videos/270689010646557/
#LIVE: Gov. Abbott is making announcements regarding Texas' continued reopening.
Looking great doesn't happen by chance... it happens by appointment! 😜
Schedule your appointment with one of Rockdale's Hair, Skin, and Nail professionals today! 💅💇♂️💆♀️
#RockdaleStrong, #WhoDoesYourHair, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RockdaleTX
Governor Abbott has announced hair salons, nail salons, and tanning salons may open beginning this Friday, May 8th❗️💇♀️💅💇♂️
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RockdaleTX
#BREAKING: Governor Abbott has announced hair salons, nail salons and tanning salons may open beginning May 8.
Congratulations, Laura Wilson (Something Old), Anna Gail Morehead (Something New), Shanna Myers (Something Yummy), and Meg Reid (Something Blue)!
Let us know where you would like your $50 gift certificate prize to come from off of this list: http://rockdalecityhall.com/355/Shopping-Things-to-Do
Send your request to [email protected]
Thanks to everyone for sharing your amazing photographs!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!
OLD - Laura Wilson: Historic Bridge near Apache Pass
NEW - Anna Gail Morehead: Mother & Newborn Shot
YUMMY - Shanna Myers: Delicious Ribs on the Grill
BLUE - Meg Reid: Historic Sailing Ship on the Ocean
Contact Kara the Rockdale MDD at [email protected] to let us know where you would like your $50 gift certificate prize to come from off of this list: http://rockdalecityhall.com/355/Shopping-Things-to-Do
Be sure to scroll thru the photos on the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/950310995389234/
There were so many great pictures it was a hard decision, but we found a way to assign a point system with our 1st/2nd/3rd choices to make it fair.
Thanks so much for playing along and sharing your wonderful pictures!
Do Good Texas
Food for thought...
HAPPY REOPEN TEXAS DAY❗️
Under Governor Abbott’s executive order GA-18, the following local restaurants now have open dining areas as of today;
Becky's Sandwiches and More rockdale
Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que
Chicken Express
El Corral Lozano #3
Gonzales Mexican Bar & Grill
Julio's Mexican Restaurant
Lee's Landing
Sho'Nuff Soul Food
Subway Sandwiches @ Rockdale
Taqueria Banda's
Texas Burger Rockdale
Texas House Grill
The Ranch
What are you having for diner?
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #RockdaleTX
Milam County Shelter in Place Order - Friday, May 1, 2020
https://www.rockdalemdd.org/sites/default/files/files/Milam%20County%20Shelter%20in%20Place%20Order%20-%20April%2030%202020.pdf
ATTENTION ROCKDALE RESTAURANTS:
One of the Minimum Standard Health Protocols set out for reopening a restaurant is that you must “Use disposable menus (new for each patron)”
We realize that all small businesses may not have a scanner and printer at their establishment. The MDD Staff is ready and willing to pick up one of your menus, make copies, and deliver them back to your restaurant, FREE of charge. You can also drop your menu off in the MDD mailbox located at 134 N. Main St. Rockdale, TX 76567.
Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our community fed. 🍗🌮🍕🥩🥞🍰
Let us know how we can assist you! 512-512-446-2111
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RockdaleTX
Monday, April 27, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
The Governor's announcement is accompanied by Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas. This detailed report, which can be viewed by clicking the link below.
Checklist for RETAILERS begin on page 23
Checklist for RESTAURANTS begin on page 27
Checklist for CHURCHES/PLACES OF WORSHIP begins on page 39
https://www.rockdalemdd.org/sites/default/files/files/Texans%20Helping%20Texans%20-The%20Governors%20Report%20to%20Open%20Texas.pdf
Congratulations, The final week winners of ChowDown Challenge are Deanna Hall and Lauren Williams. Thanks for your support of local restaurants.
Great opportunity!
VIDEO CONFERENCING INTERVIEWS BEGIN NEXT WEEK -- APPLY NOW!
The City of Rockdale is seeking a College Summer Intern to assist with a variety of marketing projects to promote tourism and destination marketing. Must have completed their Sophomore year in college with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and pursuing a degree in Marketing, Graphics Design or other related field.
** SKILLS DESIRED **
• Graphics Design Experience – MS Office experience required, Adobe Suite (ID, AI, PS) greatly preferred): Updating of Digital Media Kit and other marketing collateral; Various Graphics Design, logo creation
• Digital Photography: Photographing venues and events for marketing use
• Social Media Savvy: Assist in pulling and evaluating social media analytics; Tips and Ideas on increasing Social Media following; Development of Social Media campaigns
• Researching and Proposal of Recommendations/Quotes for Advertising Outlets (Budgeting): Digital (including reach & metrics); Print (distribution, demographics, etc); Trade (industries, reach, opportunities)
• Prefer CAD / photo manipulation abilities
• Act in an advisory capacity with goal of engaging more youth in events and community.
• Other tasks as needed
** APPLY **
Submit resume including work history and relevant classroom experience.
Also of interest are digital samples of creative design work for school, volunteer projects or hobby.
Interviews will include screening call and in-person or video interview.
City of Rockdale
RETAIL-TO-GO: Moms stand strong in their faith in the face of adversity. Find inspirational gifts she'll love at Christian Information Book Store. Call in orders for Curbside pick up. #MothersDay #ShopLocal #RockdaleTX #SupportSmallBusiness #RetailToGo
Today, per Office of the Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, retail businesses can reopen for retail-to-go, delivery, or mail. Customers may not enter these retail businesses.
#OpenSafeTexas, businesses, and customers need to follow these safety steps. Full guidance here dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus
This guidance does not apply to essential businesses. You can find guidance for essential businesses here: dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/business.aspx
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RetailToGo #RockdaleTX
ATTENTION ROCKDALE RETAILERS:
Starting on April 24th, Texas businesses can offer Retail To Go services. Keep these valuable tips in mind as we work to reopen our businesses.
The Rockdale MDD is available to help and support your business. Contact us for assistance via email [email protected] or phone (512) 446-2111.
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RetailToGo #RockdaleTX
RETAIL TO-GO STARTS TOMORROW, APRIL 24TH!
#RockdaleStrong, #SmallBusiness, #ShopLocal, #RockdaleTX
RETAIL-TO-GO STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH!
Just in time to shop for Mother's Day, Gov Abbott announced Retail Businesses may re-open this Friday if they operate as a Retail-to-Go offering Curbside Pickup or Delivery -- stores are to remain closed to in-person shopping at this time. Contact your favorite Local Retailer: Call, Visit their Facebook, or Shop their Website. See a list here: http://rockdalecityhall.com/355/Shopping-Things-to-Do
It's so very important to support our Local Businesses -- they create jobs, support our local teams, and sales tax generated from local business funds vital services and quality of life aspects like our city parks and library.
#ShopLocal #RockdaleTX #SupportSmallBusiness #RetailToGo
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