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. • Tony Neal Bradford, 47, Bryan, possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams), released. • Ashlie R.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 238 Russell Drive for a wire arching/sparking on Aug. 12 at 4:29 p.m. Milano VFD Responded to: • Near US 79 and TX 36 for a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Aug. 8 at 1:27 p.m. • US 79 at TX 36 for traffic control for a broken down semi on Aug. 9 at 5:34 p.

RPD makes six felony arrests during week

Rockdale Police Officers made six felony arrests during the past week including: • Christopher Michael Garcia, 47, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for a Bell County warrant and possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram) in a drug free zone.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: July 6—Arrest Made, FM 485; civil matter, CR 236A; information, CR 304; information, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; information, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; welfare check, CR 306; traffic hazard, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; assist...

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The city’s ambition to own and operate its own grader has at last materialized. Through the cooperation of her citizens and through the agency of the Ford Service Station, W.E.

Career Academy gets $5.25M grant

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) a grant of $5.25 million to renovate the College & Career Academy. This investment marks a transformative step towards enhancing educational opportunities for Rockdale students.

BIG MARKET

Saturday’s Rockdale Community Market was a big hit at Cardinal Roofing with over 30 vendors and lots of shoppers. With everything from puppies to papusas, it was a successful Saturday

Proposed .85 tax increase for 2024-25 city budget

At a special called meeting Monday night, the Rockdale City Council discussed the proposed 2024-2025 budget in a workshop. The proposed budget will have a tax increase from .8015 to no higher than .85 for every $100 valuation on real estate.

Data resources drive growth

The City of Rockdale and Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) have access to powerful data sources that can significantly benefit local businesses. By gaining insights into customer bases, businesses can operate more efficiently and effectively.

MILAM COMMUNITY THEATER

If you haven’t been to Cameron to see MCT’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, you can see it in Rockdale on Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m. or Sunday, August 11 at 2 p.m. at the Kay Theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for youth available at https://thekaytheater.ticketleap.