QUICK LOOK

The Feed Rockdale program is run by the First Baptist Church’s Pastor Matt Higginbotham and his wife Danyelle who prepare, pack and deliver hot lunches for kids up to age 18. And they’ve been doing it for seven years. This service is free and there are no requirements other than age.

The friend test

“I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.” Psalms 119:99 Proverbs 17:17 tells us that a “friend loves at all times.” I’m thinking we don’t have many friends.

MISSION TRIP

Connect Church recently sent eight people to help Vine Church in Mt. Pleasant with their re-plant efforts as they prepare to launch in mid-September. “We went door to door sharing the gospel, praying and inviting neighborhoods in Mt. Pleasant to a block party.

Judgment, including every secret thing

“For God will bring ever y deed into judgment, including every secret thing” (Ecclesiastes 12:14). Most everyone enjoys a good spy thriller, which always involves a secret agent—someone who seems to work for one nation but in reality works for another.

ORGANIZATIONS

Linwood Acres Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Becky’s Sandwich Shop located at 2148 US 77, Rockdale. All gardeners are welcome to share ideas and experiences.

Recipes using fresh basil

Kyle’s Kitchen How about a summer meal that’s ready in about 20 minutes and you don’t have to turn on the oven? Here’s a lemon basil chicken dish that’s easy and sounds delicious. Serve over rice or pasta or all by itself.

One felony arrest during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Sarah Loato, 38, Dallas, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams).

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • North FM 487/Rockdale West for a vehicle that hit a guard rail on July 31 at 3:43 p.m. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • 2578 CR 457 for a structure fire on Aug. 1 at 5:21 p.m. • 112 Wuenche Street for a fire alarm on Aug. 4 at 2:49 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. • Domingo Eric Facundo, 46, Rockdale, displaying fictitious motor vehicle registration, released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Aug 6—Alarm, CR 259; information, Avenue C, Milano; information, 3rd Avenue, Rockdale; information, CR 237; suspicious activ ity, Eighth Street, Buckholts; alarm, CR 259; information, no location given; theft, CR 235;...