Rockdale connection in America250’s Bald Eagle float

The three American Bald Eagle float in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1 from the America 250 Commission (America250. org) has been three years in the making and the leader of this group is Rockdale’s own Lynn Forney Young, the commission’s honorary president general.

St. Paul BBQ fundraiser Feb. 1

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School will hold its annual BBQ dinner and live auction fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall on FM 486 North. The meal will consist of brisket, barbecue sauce, noodles, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles, onions and bread.

QUICK LOOK

Brian Beard, Kay Theater board president, died suddenly at age 51 on Jan. 1 of a heart attack. There wi l l be a celebration of life at a later date to be held at the Kay Theater.

MASTER NATURALISTS

The El Camino Real Master Natural ist Chapter sponsored First Friday Coffee last week.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-4293458.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 22 at 11:25 p.m. • FM 908 at CR 305 for a grass fire on Dec. 24 at 3:25 p.m. • 1047 FM 1786 for a fire out of control on Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Dec.

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.

Rockdale PD responds to four traffic accidents

Accidents • Ofc. Jacobs responded to US 79 in front of Phillips and Luckey for a vehicle vs. deer on Dec. 22 at 10:48 a.m. • Ofc. Rodriguez responded to US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 22 at 11:25 p.m. • Sg t .