Halloween activities for kids to enjoy all around town

The Rockdale PTO has announced that the trick or treating times for this year will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. There are several events your children will enjoy, and The Reporter has compiled a list of all the ones we know about.

GOOD TIMES AT THE FAIR

The Rockdale Fair Association did it again, providing a good time, good music, good food and lots of fun for attendees. But most importantly, area children got to show off the animals they have worked so hard to raise and make some money.

Lone Star Bus System receives package from county, city, MDD

If you’ve been wondering what this big crane is for behind the buildings in downtown Rockdale along the railroad tracks, the story can now be told.

Tigers bring home the bell

The Rockdale Tigers brought the Milam County prize back home on Friday night with a 41-21 win over the Cameron Yoemen at the annual Battle of the Bell. See photos and all the details of the game in sports

QUICK LOOK

The City of Rockdale will host a tire recycling opportunity for Milam County citizens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Fair park, 200 Walnut St. Tires only are accepted and only from individuals. No business tires. Both passenger car and tractor tires will be accepted.

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 Lion’s Club also meets at RVFD on the first and third Wednesday of each month with lunch provided.

GAUSE NEWS

Wayne and I joined family Saturday in Rockdale for a celebration of life for Edward Dworaczyk. Edward was Sandra’s husband, Larry’s and Garry’s dad. He will be missed. I hope by the time you read this that the sun is shining. It is a dreary beginning for Monday.

Rockdale PD makes felony arrest, responds to three accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week. • Stacy Allen Haws, 27, Del Valle, was arrested on Saturday for possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram). Accidents • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 1378 Charles Martin Hall Road for a grass fire on Wednesday. • 985 Allday Street for a tree on fire on Wednesday. • 460 CR 313 for a hay field on fire on Friday. • Back to 460 CR 313 for hay field on fire on Saturday. • South US 77 near CR 313 for a rekindle on Saturday.

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. • Ashley Samone Pope, 32, Cameron, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, released.