Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests, responds to one traffic accident

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • April Cherie Estrada, 58, Georgetown, was arrested by Ofc. Wachtel for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance (4 grams to 200 grams).

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Calhoun at Cameron Avenue for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 4 at 4:14 p.m. • 1603 East Cameron for a structure fire on Dec. 4 at 8:26 p.m. • 224 West Cameron Avenue for a gas line hit on Dec. 5 at 8:18 a.m. • 1801 O'Kelley for a fire alarm on Dec. 6 at 7:52 a.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. • Casandra Jolene Balerio, 46, Houston, two counts assault o n p eace o fficer o r judge, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

Exploring the birth of Jesus, date for Christmas

The birth of Jesus Christ has long been celebrated on Dec. 25 of every year. The first recorded celebration of Christmas dates back to Dec. 25, 336. However, it is not known for sure if Christ was even born during the month of December, much less on the day we come together to celebrate.

Milano Methodist Church to hold Christmas carol service Saturday

The Milano Methodist Church will have a Christmas Carol service at 11 a.m. Saturday. A light lunch will be served immediately following. Everyone is welcomed. MILANO ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS— Milano Elementary will have their Christmas program on Friday, Dec. 20; PK3-1st 9 a.m., 2nd-5th will be at 10 a.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Baked potato, chili, green salad, sliced peaches, 2% milk. Tuesday— Salisbur y steak, rice, buttered carrots, roll, pound cake, 2% milk. Wednesday— Baked ham, black- eyed peas, spinach, cornbread, fruited gelatin, 2% milk.

He is coming!

We have overdosed on Hallmark Christmas movies at our house. A friend shared the other day in a social media post that, “Basically, Hallmark has made 437 Christmas movies using 17 actors, five locations and three different plots.” That’s truth.

Where’s the spirit of joy? ‘I’m it!’

“Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem!’ ” The Christmas carol, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” first appeared in 1739.

Big crowd for Christmas at the Kay

A packed house showed up for the annual Christmas at the Kay event on Sunday afternoon sponsored by the Communities in Concert Band and the Matinee Musical Club with special guests, the choir from Rising Star Baptist Church.