Charles and Chris Miles find success in Rockdale

This past Sunday, February 16, has been a very serendipitous day as I thumb through old programs housing photos of many of the elders in Rockdale who have been long gone. I am reminded of the strong supportive community and many families who lived across the tracks at one time.

Genealogical society meets Tuesday

The Milam County Genealogical Society will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Visitors are always welcome. For information text 512-955-1834.

ORGANIZATIONS

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.

Schizophrenic weather recipes

This schizophrenic weather has me not knowing what to cook so my recipes this week will also be schizophrenic. If your limes are small you may need to use two for this first recipe.

Rockdale PD makes felony arrest, responds to two traffic accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Rhonda Macklin, 50, Rockdale, was arrested for resisting arrest with a deadly weapon and criminal trespass with a deadly weapon. Accidents • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Near the intersection of US 7 9 a nd U S 7 7 f or traffic c ontrol for a s talled 18-wheeler blocking traffic on Feb. 11 at 7:52 p.m. Gause VFD Responded to: • US 79 at Lemon in reference to a vehicle vs. train accident on Feb. 13 at 4:41 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.

First ever push-in at Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department

First ever push-in at Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department

What is a push-in? Some history

A “push-in” in the context of fire departments refers to a time-honored ceremonial tradition in which firefighters physically push a new fire engine into the fire station, signifying its official entry into service and marking a symbolic welcome to the fleet, often done with community members...