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Regeneration Singers to perform at Homecoming

Rockdale’s Regeneration Singers, about 30 of them at least, will be the musical act at this weekend’s homecoming festivities. The group was started in 1969 by Ken Baxter, Minister of Music at Meadowbrook Baptist Church.

Scholarships available to help adults earn certifications

Due to an urgent need for health care providers in the area, the Temple College Adult Education and Literacy program has scholarships available for training and certification for Certified Nursing Aide (with enhanced telemetry training), Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, Phlebotomy Technician...
Milam 4-H’ers attending Texas 4-H Congress

Milam 4-H’ers attending Texas 4-H Congress

Milam 4-H’ers attending Texas 4-H Congress

Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9 to 12. During this time, 4-H’ers assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps to gain a firsthand understanding of how the legislative process works.
Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests over past week

Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests over past week

Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests over past week

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • James Willis Hill Jr., 39,Caldwell, was arrested Tuesday by Sgt. Hubnik for a Rockdale Police Department warrant for aggravated robbery. • Justin Duane Stevenson, 32, Rockdale, was arrested Wednesday by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • CR 429 for a brush fire on Tuesday. • Cefco for a fuel spill on Sunday. • Gonzales Mexican Bar and Grill for a kitten rescue on Sunday. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • North FM 487 and CR 417 for a vehicle that struck a cow on Thursday.

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. • Christopher David Sanchez, 45, Cameron, criminal trespass, released on $500 bond.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: May 31—Information, FM 485; follow-up, Sherwood Forrest, Rockdale; welfare check, CR 322, Rockdale area; information, CR 455; illegal dumping, CR 357A; disturbance, CR 112; civil matter, CR 333, Rockdale area;...

MILANO NEWS

I'am excited to welcome back the Milano News section of The Rockdale Reporter. I used to look forward to reading this section every Thursday to see how everyone was doing and get caught up on dates for local events. I Putting this column back in the paper will require teamwork.

GAUSE NEWS

We have a cat that is always ready to pounce on the other cats and dogs. It is funny to watch them. Granddaughter Addy loves the animals. We think she should be an animal doctor. We realize that is a decision she will have to make years down the road.

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa retirees to meet June 9 in Thorndale Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 9, at 5 p.m. at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. The business meeting begins at 5:45 and then the election for officers. Meals will be $15.