FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • A report of a small fire near Apache Pass on Tuesday but were unable to locate the fire. • West US 79 and FM1786 for a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Tuesday.   • 1499 North FM 487 for a one vehicle accident on Friday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Nov.

Final sales results for 2022 Rockdale Fair events

Grand champion— Stiles Patin, Thorndale FFA, buyers Dig Tech Inc., Heartland Aggregates Alpha Paving Ind. LLC, Patin Construction, Statewide Materials Transport Ltd., Hutto Feed & Landscape Supplies, PNL Builders, LaCopa Ventures, ROMCO Equipment, Ferguson Pipe and Travis Materials Group Ltd.

GAUSE NEWS

The Coats family has had an exciting week. Sherri has been in Virginia for daughter Erica Starnes’ birthday. Aubrey Rasco spent the weekend in San Antonio and won first place in state gymnastics for her level. Congratulations! This was her first year to participate in this activity.

All things Thanksgiving

Iknow there are a lot of you who like cranberry sauce straight out of the can, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For those a little more adventurous, here is one called Cranberry Jezebel that is popular on a cooking forum I like.

Koenig competes at state cross country

Milano’s own Kadance Koenig competed in the state cross country meet and did really well. We are very proud of her. PLAYOFFS— It is time for football playoffs and basketball to begin. Check the schedule on the school website and Facebook and go cheer on the kids.

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa retirees to meet Thursday, Dec. 8th The Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The meeting will be held at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall (formally known as the VFW Hall). Doors open at 5 p.m. The business meeting begins at 5:45.

HAPPENINGS AROUND THE AREA

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Oct. 27-Nov. 2. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. William Christopher Pounders to James Scott – Lot 2, McGranahan Addition, Rockdale (5,133). Christopher B. Spears to David W. Smith (5,144).

What to do if you suspect your pet has been bitten by a venomous snake

The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves, and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk of venomous bites.