Rockdale man dies in accident Saturday

Aaron Avila, 20, Rockdale, was killed in a two-vehicle accident at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, on US 79 west in front of Walmart.

QUICK LOOK

First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2024. The sponsor will be the Milam County Master Naturalists El Camino Real Chapter, and all are invited.

Mamaw Barnett passed away

Mildred “Mamaw” Loretta Barnett, 91, of Milano, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16. A beautiful matriarch that touched so many lives. The Milano community was blessed to have her. HOOPS— Gi rl s a nd boys basketball will be playing in the Mumford tournament at 3 p.m. on Dec. 28 and at 12:30 p.m.

What are different levels of crimes?

Punishment ranges for crimes can vary by quite a bit depending on whether the crime is a misdemeanor or felony, and what level of misdemeanor or felony it is. In this article, I will talk about the different punishments for different levels of crime. The first level of crimes are misdemeanors.

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. • Dailynn LaQuel Ramey, 27, Rockdale, evading arrest detention, burglary of a building, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Dec.

Rockdale Police work two accidents during week, one with fatality

Accidents • Ofc. Wall responded to Josie Street for a two-vehicle accident with no injuries at 6:07 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. • Ofc, Davis responded to the 700 block of West US 79 for a two-vehicle accident with injuries and a fatality at 9:57 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • The 200 block of Allday for a carbon monoxide alarm at 12:34 a.m. Dec. 29. • The 100 block of Champions Drive for a lift assist at 7:16 p.m. Dec. 23. • The 100 block of Cordova Drive for a small vehicle on fire in the headlight at 7:50 p.m. Saturday.

The Tonkawa, early citizens of Central Texas

The Tonkawa Tribes were among the earliest people living on the land that we now call Central Texas. This Native American Tribe once called an area from Hillsboro to San Antonio their territory.

2023 Christmas Lighting contest winners

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting contest was held on Sunday night and the winners were announced this week. On the residential side of the contest Best Overall Lights went to Mark and Karen Muston at 217 Bowser.