ROCKDALE TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARDS ELIMINATING “RED WATER” Water Phase 1 begins Monday, August 17

Monday will be a BIG DAY for the City of Rockdale as we take the first steps necessary to eliminate the “red water” problems that have plagued our community for decades. This will begin the first phase of our water line replacement wor...

Notice About 2020 Tax Rates

This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the current tax year’s tax rate.  The no-new-revenue tax rate would impose the same amount of taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. &n...

PSA: Water Bill Late Fees and Disconnects to Resume

PSA: WATER BILL LATE FEES RESUME IN AUGUST / DISCONNECTS IN SEPTEMBER -As per the City Council vote on 8/10, late fees for overdue water bills will resume with the August billing. Water bills are due on the 20th and on the 21st (or next business day) late...

HCCAA Emergency Disaster Services

HCCAA currently has funding to provide assistance in the areas of Rent/Mortgage assistance, Utility assistance, Internet, Food Cards, Transportation, Childcare expenses, and Medical/Prescription expenses. The HELP Centers in our service area are currently...

Warning on Unsolicited Seed Packets from China

On 7/27/2020, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid
Miller released a statement urging Texans to take extreme precaution whenreceiving unsolicited seed packets from China. These packets have been mailed
to multiple states, including Texas, falsely labele...

Trash Service in COVID Phase 2 Operations - Service Delays possible

The City of Rockdale received the following message from Waste Connections (the city’s trash service provider). 

Please be advised they are currently operating in PHASE 2.

Should they return to PHASE 3 (which was in effect in April/May), ...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ! ! !

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Community First Responder? Moonshot P2: VolEMS Community Response Program (Neighbors Helping Neighbors) will improve overall outcomes by extending the "Golden Hour." For more information, click on the attached link.

Swimming Pool and Splash Pad CLOSED

Due to the COVID pandemic, the swimming pool and splash pad are CLOSED to the public. At this time, there are no plans to open this season. The City Council and staff will continue to monitor the health and safety issues.

Water Conservation

We are currently experiencing very high water consumption and are nearing Stage 1 of our Drought Contingency Plan. We ask that customers voluntarily reduce irrigation and unnecessary water use.

Changes to the Declaration of Local State of Disaster

To view a copy of the Re-issued Local Declaration of Disaster and Order, click here.

To view a copy of the "Texans Helping Texans - Governor’s Report to Open Texas" dated April 27, 2020, click here. 

To view current Executive Or...

COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines for City of Rockdale

In response to Governor Abbott's "Open Texas" guidelines, the City of Rockdale management staff has prepared a plan for Rockdale to take the phased-in approach and reopen city facilities and amenities. The attached list includes steps that will be taken.

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 ...

Fire Hydrant Flushing

The next fire hydrant flushing day will be on August 19, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Park Board. Applications should be submitted to Rockdale City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Avenue. See link for application form.

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.

If the b...Read on...