These soups will warm you up

Kyle’s Kitchen These temperatures down in the 30s at night a re making me want warm food. Ran across this recipe and it sounded like it would hit the spot.

How does probation work?

Probation is when a court puts a defendant on a series of programs and punishments instead of sending that defendant to prison.

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: Dec 26—Welfare check, Avenue C, Milano; civil matter, CR 240; disturbance, Fairview Drive, Rockdale; assault, Avenue C, Milano; assist other agency, 3rd Avenue; welfare check, FM 979; information, US 77; animal call, CR 308.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Jaden Nacole Sims, 19, Round Rock, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram) and for possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 2412 Post Oak for traffi c control after a two vehicle accident on Wednesday at 12:40 p.m. Milano VFD Responded to: • TX 36 at East Holdiness for a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday at 6:01 p.m.

CHURCH NEWS

Prayer breakfast set at Mount Zion Baptist Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold a prayer breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, with a program afterward which will last until 9 a.m. Mount Zion Baptist is located at 107 E. Church St. in Thorndale.

Are holiday decorations economic development?

Rockdale recently lit up with Holiday decorations, centered on downtown. The city contributed some money to this effort and the Rockdale MDD will make a contribution for next year’s decorations. Wait – is that really an economic development expense?

Oney Toy Run distributes money after record ride

The Buddy Oney Toy Run and organizers, Bad To The Bone Riders, presented Sheriff Mike Clore and Milam County Brown Santa and staff with 18 bicycles valued at $2,700 with another 35 bikes donated by David and Billie Sanderson of Woom Cycles of Austin.

RISD announces Distinguished Alumni Awards inductees

Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) is thrilled to unveil the distinguished inductees for the Rockdale ISD Distinguished Alumni Awards, a prestigious program that recognizes outstanding graduates from Aycock High School and Rockdale High School who have made signifi cant contributions to...