BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s award for February goes to Attorneys of Texas Title. For almost 20 years, the company has offered comprehensive title services and closing support for real estate transactions.

Salty group meets Monday

Salty Cemetery will hold its annual meeting on Monday, March 3, at the Salty Church Annex. “All persons with loved ones buried in the cemetery are invited to attend,” said spokesperson Dana Caffey.

ORGANIZATIONS

Milam County Ham radio club meeting Milam County Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Odd number months, the club meeting is at Banda’s Mexican Restaurant. Even number months the club meets at Dairy Queen in Cameron. For questions email Nobles at jvnobles2@outlook. com.

One accident reported in light week for RPD

Accidents • Ofc. Lentz responded to Main Street at Cameron Avenue for a two-vehicle accident on February 18 at 4:02 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Feb.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Main Street at Cameron Avenue for a two-vehicle accident on Feb. 18 at 4:02 p.m. • 1598 FM 1786 for a transformer on fire on Feb. 21 at 8:06 p.m. but there was no fire upon arrival. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • Cefco for an electrical fire on Feb. 19 at 12:54 p.m.

Important Update: Rockdale Junior High Gas Line

Important Update: Rockdale Junior High Gas Line Due to issues encountered during construction on campus this afternoon, we have evacuated students at Rockdale Junior High as a precautionary measure to secure a gas line.

Teacher receives 10 years felony probation

A former Rockdale High School teacher, Shawnee Nicole Despain, 26, who had a child with a 17-yearold student (he was 16 when the affair started) pleaded guilty in November of having an improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

City, school board races set for May 3

Rockdale ISD and Rockdale City Hall have released the races for school board and city council. On the school board, Charles Miles will run unopposed for Place 4. Amy Ogea Casas will have a race for her current Place 3 spot against Quin Kearney.