Sheriff’s Office increases patrols of schools

New information has been released by the Milam County Sheriff’s Office amid an investigation into three possible attempted child abductions.

BIG HAUL

Milano Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper, gun giveaway and auction on Saturday night and came away with lots of cash. In the photo bove, the Ladies Auxiliary raised $50,000 through their annual garage sales and, in addition, almost $39,000 from Saturday night’s events.

QUICK LOOK

First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will be held on March 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The sponsor for March will be the Milam County Genealogical Society. All are welcome.

ORGANIZATIONS

Rockdale Rotary Club meets the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Rockdale Noon Lions Club also meets at RVFD on the f irst and third Wednesday of each month with lunch provided.

Mardi Gras recipes

Kyle’s Kitchen Now that Mardi Gras has star ted, how about we dive into some delicious food from Louisiana this week? It’s definitely one of my favorite cuisines. If you’re going to make this first one you’ll need to use frozen corn since it’s not the season for fresh corn, but it’ll still be good.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Cabe Chr istopher Temple, 29, Rockdale, was arrested for criminal trespass, resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram).

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • US 79 just past CR 30-6 for a vehicle vs. train accident with injuries on Fe. 167 at 11:55 a.m. • 1704 Skyles Road for a lift assist with no injuries on Feb. 16 at 6:22 p.m. • 915 East Cameron for a transformer arching/sparking on Feb. 17 at 10:27 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

C a l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Feb.

Using herbs to boost flavor, reduce sodium

Us ing le s s sa l t to reduce sodium in recipes may make you feel like you are losing flavor, but you can boost flavor with fresh or dried herbs. The American Heart Association has a page dedicated to using fresh herbs on their website. Check it out for more healthy living tips!