Cancer claims former Reporter editor Brown

Mike Brown, 72, who retired two years ago after a 46-year career with The Rockdale Reporter, including 22 years as editor, died shortly af ter 2 p.m. Tuesday at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple with his wife Sue by his side.

MDD makes changes to popular façade grant program

At Monday night’s MDD board of directors meeting a vote to extend the façade grants for East Bell Taphouse and the Christian Information Book Store was granted unanimously. Each business needs only a few more months to finish their final touches.

CHURCH NEWS

Andice Presbyterian revival set for Oct. 2 The Andice Oak Grove Presbyterian Church will hold a revival Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 3-4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 12951 Ranch Road 2338 in Andice. For more information contact Patrick Wear at 512-966-5154.

YARD OF THE MONTH

Rockdale Earth Day’s Yard of the Month goes to Rafa and Angi Lara at 427 West Davilla. Rockdale Earth Day Chairman David Melton described the yard as, “Beautiful hanging baskets, potato vine, yard art and an assortment of both annuals and perennials make for a wonderful setting.

RJH students working on several projects

Rockdale Junior High has had a great start. Band, athletics, student council, cheer, volleyball, and football are in full swing. I want to share some exciting learning that is happening on this campus.

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.   • Paul Anthony Billingsley, 46, Cameron, housed for substance abuse treatment program.

Two felony arrests made by Rockdale Police during week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past seven days including: • Thomas Luna, 35, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Ofc. Parker for a warrant for burglary of a building and criminal mischief ($30,000 to $150,000).

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Ca l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Sept 20—Alarm, West Avenue C, Buckholts; civil matter, CR 259; agency assist, North TX 36, Cameron area; theft, Russell Drive, Rockdale; mental health call, Rockdale; information, CR 308, Rockdale area; information,...

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Just south of Alcoa for a grass fire on Thursday.   • Hunters Chase Apartments along w ith Ofc. Krejci and Ofc. Lentz for a report of a fire alarm.

How to make new friends after 50

The early years of midlife are a hectic time for many people. Around the time many people reach their late 30s and early 40s, they’re balancing the responsibilities of a career and a family.