Milano Elementary named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School

Tw e nt y - n i n e Te x as Schools Named 2023 Nat iona l Blue Ribbon Schools The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including 29 schools in Texas.

Rockdale ISD announces adoption of 2023 tax rate

The Rockdale Independent School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2023 tax rate, a move that underscores the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while continuing to support the quality education our community values.

Three unusual salads

Idon’t know if I believe the weather reports that show we are going to be cooling down a little bit, but this salad would be good whether the weather is hot or cold because everything is currently in season.

Ag boosters selling fundraiser tickets

The Milano/Gause Ag Booster Club has tickets for sale for a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser. Your $12 ticket will get a sandwich, chips and a drink. This event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Salem Hall in FairPark, Rockdale. GOLD OUT— Milano’s Gold Out football game will be held Sept. 22.

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.

REUNIONS

RHS Class of 1968 reunion set for Oct. 7 RHS Class of 1968 will hold its 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Rockdale Country Club beginning at 10 a.m. Please send contact information to Debby Currey at dcmcjmc@msn.com, or Janecrowmorrison@ gmail.

GAUSE NEWS

O ur community is saddened by the death of Wanda Sue Ely Coats. She was one of the pillars of our community. Our family and her family did so many fun things and were ready to help each other when needed. She will certainly be missed. God has a new angel in heaven, the best place to be.

MILAM COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Sept. 7-12. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds David Vansa and Katherine Vansa to Justin Ryan Pratt and Crystal Itzel Martinez – 4 acres, Sarah Wilhelm Survey 69 (3,696). David W. Svrcek to David Steven Svrecek – 35.

The following 22 cases were presented to the GRAND JURY and indicted as True Bills with 4 “No Bills” on September 14, 2023:

  USHIKA SHANTA CRAWFORD, 43, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Terroristic Threat of Peace Officer   TROY DEON THOMAS, 38, of Bryan, 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More and State Jail Felony, Terroristic Threat of Peace Officer   CORBIN RAY DODD, 20, of Montgomery, 2nd Degree Felony, Possession of...

MILAM COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT “NO BILLED” BY THE MILAM COUNTY GRAND JURY

The Milam County Grand Jury determined that Captain John Vargas from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Stephen Wall from Rockdale Police Department, and Detective Justin Anastasiades and Lieutenant Antony Maskunas from Cameron Police Department, were justified in using deadly force in...