RPD makes one felony arrests, report two accidents during week

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • David Glenn Davis, 58, Elgin, was arrested on Thursday by Ofc. Krejci for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and family violence. Accidents On Thursday Sgt.

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.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: Wednesday: • 326 Rice for a tree limb that fell on a carport.   • 352 North US 77 for a fire alarm.   • 1201 East Cameron for a blown transformer.   • 304 San Jacinto for a power line down.   • 1702 Sager for a blown transformer. Thursday: • 509 Metcalf for a pole fire.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

C a l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Jan.

Accounts vary on Valentine’s Day origins

Valentine’s Day is a bright light in the middle of the winter. Come Feb. 14, sweethearts celebrate their love and affection for one another on this day devoted to happy couples. The origin of Valentine’s Day has generated much speculation over the years.

Water Restriction Extension through March

The water restrictions for the City of Rockdale have been extended to the end of March 2023.

Rockdale Parks and Cemeteries closed until further notice

All Rockdale parks and cemeteries wil be closed until further notice due to the damage and debris from the ice storm.

Brush drop off at 290 Beverly

Starting this evening, the brush pile at 290 Beverly, near the sewer plant and animal shelter, will beginning burning. It will probably burn all week as there is a lot of limbs and debris. Please do not dump brush off today after 2pm without a city worker present at site.

Contributions through education, athletics, businesses, literature

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans or people of African descent in the United States. Black history month was created by Carter G.

TRAIL LIFE AWARDS

On Jan. 9, Trail Life troop TX-1516 met at Meadowbrook Baptist Church for their Court of Honor where the boys receive awards and recognitions for all of their hard work so far.