WELCOME, DEPUTY

The newest member of the Milam County Sheriff’s Office is Deputy Kenny Gaston who was sworn in Tuesday by Milam County Clerk Jodi Morgan. ‘Deputy Gaston retired from Bryan Police Department and brings with him a wealth of knowledge,’ said Sheriff Mike Clore.

QUICK LOOK

The Milam County Genealogical Society will hold their March meeting at the Lucy Hill Patterson Library in Rockdale. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. Visitors are always welcome.

GRAND CHAMPION

The Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s Junior Market Steer Auction was Stiles Patin, 17, with Thorndale 4-H. The steer, named ‘King,’ a solid white Charloais cross, sold for $550,000 to J. Alan Kent Development of Houston.

BIG BLUE BAND MEMBERS RECOGNITION

Members of the RHS Big Blue Band were recognized by the RISD board at their meeting Monday evening for their accomplishments at ATSSB All-Region 18/26 High School Band and the UIL Region 26/18 Band Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Healthy tips, tricks for outside grilling in springtime weather

It’s getting warmer outside, and it is time to start grilling outside and enjoying the beautiful spring evenings in Texas. Here are some safe food cooking tips for cooking outdoors. • Thaw safely—The best way to thaw is by placing the frozen meat, fish, poultry or seafood in the refrigerator.

What’s happening this spring in first grade?

It is hard to believe that our first graders have almost completed their time at Rockdale Elementary School. The year began with reviewing school rules, creating classroom social contracts and learning to become responsible for our own behavior.

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. • Gary Lynn Fritsche, 53, Milano, out-of-county non-payment of child support, in custody on $2,000 bond.

Rockdale PD makes felony arrest, responds to 3 traffic accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past seven days: • A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested by Sgt. Parker on Monday for a warrant for possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams). Accidents RPD officers responded to three accidents during the past week including: • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • US 77 and FM 908 for a two-vehicle accident along with PHI and ARM on Tuesday. • 2622 South US 77 for a brush fire on Wednesday. • Belton and Houston Streets to extinguish a fire on Wednesday. • 649 North Main for a one vehicle accident on Sunday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: March 14—Information, CR 347 Loop, Gause area; abandoned vehicle, CR 255A, Maysfield area; animal call, CR 458A, Thorndale area; animal call, Second Street; civil matter, no location given; civil matter, Cedar Grove,...