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MLK Day march to be held Sunday

For this year’s MLK Day there will be a march starting at Wolf Park at 4 p.m. Sunday. “ The march route will go down Milam to Plum Street, then down MLK to Sumuel Park where refreshments will be served,” according to organizer Henry Miller.

MARC Ride meeting set for Jan. 22nd

The Bad to the Bone Riders, the MARC Ride Committee and the MARC Board of Directors have set a date for their first organizational meeting for the 22nd annual MARC Ride. Their first meeting will take place at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at the MARC Center, 1705 Pecos Ave.

Grief support group to start January 23rd

GriefShare is a 13-week grief recovery seminar and support group. It wi l l be held at Meadowbrook Baptist Church weekly from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Jan. 23 through April 17. The registration fee is $20 and there are two ways to sign up. You may register at www.griefshare.
Milam Touch of Love raising matching funds

Milam Touch of Love raising matching funds

Milam Touch of Love raising matching funds

If you’ve been considering making a donation to Milam Touch of Love (MTOL), now would be the time to do it. An anonymous donor asked the President of MTOL Jean Schara to pick a 30-day timeline for a matching donation of up to $5,000. The timeline window is already underway. It started on Dec.

ORGANIZATIONS

Heavenly Treasures back to regular hours Heavenly Treasures is open for shopping with their regular hours of Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Keto support group meets Thursdays at 7 A keto support group meets at the First Baptist Church’s south entrance every Thursday at 7 p.m.

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.

Five felony arrests this week by RPD

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • Cynthia Ann Alderete, 33, Taylor, was arrested by Ofc. Krejci on Wednesday at 10:13 p.m.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 633 Ackerman for a smell of natural gas.   • Mr. Gatti’s for an electrical fire.   • Exxon for a car on fire. Milano VFD Responded to: • The old motel in Milano at TX36/US 79 for a smoking car.   • 634 CR 237 for a carbon monoxide alarm.

January is School Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month and Rockdale ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.