CHANGING OF THE GUARD

A going away party for former city manager Barbara Holly’s retirement was held on Friday at the Patterson Center attended by city employees, family and friends. New city manager Tim Kelty was on hand to thank Holly for her work in helping him transition into his role.

First Baptist Church celebrates 150 years

(Editor’s note: Dolores Sonntag compiled historical information for this Reporter story. The late RISD teacher, Ramona Barlow, left First Baptist Church with a treasure trove of its history.

QUICK LOOK

Night of Peace set for Saturday Mark your calendars for Rockdale Earth Day’s second annual A Night of Peace on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Wolf Park. The program will begin at 8 p.m. followed by light refreshments. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Kay Theater.

ORGANIZATIONS

Hanover Community reunion set for Sunday Hanover Community Homecoming Reunion and picnic lunch is scheduled for this Sunday, September 22 at noon. Call Mary Wysong for more information 254-7186244. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.

A few football snacks

Let's talk about some football snacks this week. Evidently this first recipe is going viral on TikTok but that isn't where I saw it. This is going to come out much better if you grate your own cheese instead of using pre-grated.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Beef tips with gravy, white rice, okra, cornbread, pears, 2% milk. Tuesday—Smoke sausage, yellow hominy, green salad, banana pudding wafers, 2% milk. Wednesday—Charbroiled beef patty, baked beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, hamburger on bun, apple cobbler, 2% milk.

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: Sept.

Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests, responds to three traffic accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • Case Christian Scott, 26, Austin, was arrested by Ofc. Lentz for possession of a controlled substance (4 to 400 grams) and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. • Kelan Scott Locklin, 31, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • The Sharp community for multiple grass fires and two structure fires on Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Rockdale, Milano, Cameron, Buckholts and Davilla VFDs also responded for mutual aid. • 13445 North FM 487 for a structure fire that rekindled on Sept. 11 at 8:02 p.m.