We’re expecting! Rockdale’s new industrial park

The MDD has been working very hard to activate a property as a new industrial park. This 550acre tract is at the southeast corner of the Highway 77 and 79 intersection. It is owned by a private company.

McDaniel wins $500 scholarship

Twenty-one Milam County 4-H members competed at the Central Texas Consumer Decision Making Contest on Saturday, January 27 in Gatesville. The top senior individual was Macy McDaniel who won first place and a $500 scholarship.

NEW RECRUIT

Patton Muston, 7, a fourth-generation Muston family volunteer firefighter was put to work by his father, Preston, on Saturday during practice drills at the RVFD.

Williams wanted for two first-degree felonies

Milam County authorities are looking for a suspected drug dealer. Arrest warrants have now been issued for Jamal D. Williams in connection to a search warrant executed by the Milam County Sheriff ’s Office earlier this week.

QUICK LOOK

RISD Distinguished Alumni Friday The Rockdale ISD will hold its Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony on Friday at 5 p.m. in the RHS auditorium. This year’s alumni include RHS Class of 1927 George Sessions Perry, Aycock High School Class o 1937 Susie Sansom-Piper, RHS Class of 1960 Lawrence R.

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 first and third Wednesday of each month with lunch provided.

Milano VFD chili supper fundraiser set for Feb. 17

Milano VFD will have their annual chili supper fundraiser Feb. 17, starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available from any volunteer. STEWA RT BENEFIT— A barbecue pork steak benef it for Doug Stewart will from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 at the K.C. Hall. Contact John Yakesch or Bryan Woods for details.

More game day food

We’ve got another few days before the Super Bowl so here are some more game day recipes. I bought Everything Bagel seasoning at Costco and now I am never without it. I love it on almost anything. If you are a garlic lover, you need to try it. Here’s a dip using it.

Why are jury trials so important?

I’ve received some questions about why it’s important to have jury trials, and as I’ve enjoyed going to court since I was at Baylor Law School, I’d like to discuss criminal trials here.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Shady Grove RV Park for smoke in the area on Jan. 31 at 12:10 p.m. • Wilcox at Cameron Avenue for a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Feb. 1 at 1:56 p.m. • 5271 South US 77 for a kitchen on fire on Feb. 1 at 3:32 p.m.