City needs your input for future of Rockdale

The City of Rockdale and Rockdale MDD would like your opinions on a survey concerning a comprehensive plan for Rockdale which will take us into 2050 and beyond. The comprehensive plan is the city’s guidebook to decision making over the next 15 to 20 years.

July 4th celebration to be held at Fair Park

Rockdale’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fair Park. There will be live music, food and games for the kiddos. Unlimited games for only $5. Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Milam-Burleson Groundwater Summit set for Aug. 17 at Caldwell Civic Center

The 2023 Milam and Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit has been set for Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic Center. The summit is free and open to the public with lunch provided. Speakers will discuss the current status of water in Texas.

660-home project? Here’s why

Groundbreaking for the 660-home Cornerstone Subdivision took place last Wednesday morning with city and county officials and representatives from Ranch Road Development, the real estate development firm that bought the property.

Beat-the-heat recipes

Kyle’s Kitchen Here’s a different take on classic chicken salad with grapes with some interesting flavors.

ORGANIZATIONS

Historical Society meets second Tuesday The Rockdale Historical Society holds their meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the depot. “Please come to the depot to see and hear what interesting and exciting things are going on,” volunteer Pat Watson said. All are welcome.

Cheerleaders return from Cheer Camp

Milano cheerleaders and mascots have returned from Cheer Camp and they are ready for the next season of Milano sports! The students received first place at Cheer Camp in Dance. FOURTH OF JULY— Milano Four t h of July Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Come early and shop with the local vendors.

GAUSE NEWS

It’s a cloudy Monday morning, whatever that means. As we all know, you can never tell about this Texas weather. It keeps us wondering “Should I do this or this today?” If your plans are to mow the grass, it will rain.

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, 31, Cameron, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, in custody.

Two felony arrests made during week, three accidents listed

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Kevin Leo Rubio, 35, Rockdale, was arrested on Friday by Ofc.