News Flash

Declaration of Local State of Disaster

The Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster was extended by the City Council at a Special Meeting held on March 23, 2020. To view a copy of the declaration, click to the following link.

PRESS RELEASE - City Announces Proactive Measures to Reduce Spread of Coronavirus

Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the City of Rockdale is taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including limiting in-person interactions for city business. See attached notice for more details.

Trash Services Limited for Customers (thru April)

Waste Connections has notified the City that they will only service GREEN CARTS(and dumpsters) thru the end of April. Trash MUST be bagged in cart. NO bulk or additional bags/items will be serviced during this time in order to protect the workers' health.

Apply for Rockdale Home Program

For City Residents Only - Do you own your home?  Is it in need of repair?  Is your household low to moderate income?  You may even qualify for a NEW HOME!  The Rockdale Home Program is funded by the Texas Department of ...

Public Notice - 2019 CDBG Rockdale Water #7219371

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for CDBG project 7219371 to replace water transmission line and two caustic systems is attached. Follow link for full release.

Citywide Stash Your Trash - April 25, 2020

For City residents only - The annual Stash Your Trash event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 8 AM to 12 NOON at the Fair Park. Residents are encouraged to bring a driver's license and water bill for verification. See link for event specifics.

Emergency Notification System (ENS) CodeRED/ONSOLVE

The ENS is a critical communication tool for the City and County to provide real-time, mass notifications to our citizens for their safety and protection. All citizens are urged to register for notifications. To register for City of Rockdale, click link.

Splash Pad at Sumuel Park

The Splash Pad will be closed for the Fall and Winter months. Beginning on May 1 thru November 1, 2020, the Splash Pad will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM.

PHI Cares - Milam County Membership Upgrade

Milam County residents can use the attached form to upgrade their PHI Air Medical emergency transport membership to national household benefit coverage. This option provides extended benefits beyond Milam County to other PHI Cares coverage areas.

Meter Change Request

With the implementation of the new rate structure designating the 3/4" meter as standard, some customers have requested to downsize meters. The City has created a form for citizens to make the official written request. See attached link for copy of form.

Little River Healthcare Medical Records Information

If you are a Milam County patient of now-closed Little River Health Care, here is what LRHC is saying about obtaining medical records.

* Go to www.lrhealthcare.com

* See the blue bar on top? Last choice on the right is 'FORMS' Click on it.

* From th...

Council Approves Application to TWDB

City Council approved the application to the Texas Water Development Board for $45M to address water infrastructure and quality. This multi-year process will eliminate both the red water color & particulates as well as address the failing infrastructure.

Fire Hydrant Program

The City has instituted a program to service our fire hydrants and provide fire fighters an updated status on the fire hydrants. The program will service, repaint, flow test and create data for our GIS mapping program for all 300 fire hydrants in Rockdale...

Revised HOT Fund Application Form

The application form for requesting Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds has recently been revised. A copy of the revised form is available on the attached link or on the Forms & Documents page of this website. Any questions should be directed to the city manager.

Fire Hydrant Flushing

The next fire hydrant flushing day will be on April 15, 2020.

Upcoming Meetings

To view a schedule of upcoming meetings, click on the link provided.

Applicants Needed for City Boards and Commissions

The City of Rockdale is accepting applications for the Building Standards Commission and the Park Board. Applications should be submitted to Rockdale City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Avenue. See attached link for application form.

Survey Results on Repurpose of Old City Hall Building

Citizens were invited to complete an online survey regarding the repurpose of the Old City Hall Building. See attached link for results.

Historical Walking Tour

Rockdale visitors and residents are encouraged to take a stroll through town using our Historical Walking Tour brochure and map. Click link provided to view brochure.

Recycle Bin

The City's recycle bin has been moved to City Hall (located at the south end of the employee parking lot). The recycle bin is for City of Rockdale water customers ONLY. Items MUST be removed from plastic bags prior to placement in recycle bin.

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