NEWSBRIEFS

iNaturalist phone app debut at Patterson Join the Little River Basin Master Gardeners and El Camino Real Master Naturalists of Milam County on November 11th at 10 a.m. at the Patterson Civic Center to learn about the iNaturalist app. The guest speaker will be Dr.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD responded to: • 3485 South FM 908 for an oil tank fire. • 3485 /south FM 908 for oil leaked out and on fire and the well also caught fire. Milano VFD responded to: • 915 North TX 36 for a one vehicle roll-over with injuries.

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. • Angel Adam Martinez, 32, Rockdale, assault causes bodily injury family member, released on $2,500 bond.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

Rockdale Fair youth livestock show results

Note: Books on the Rockdale Fair Livestock Show and Auction do not close until the Wednesday after the fair, well past The Reporter deadline. Names of buyers and totals for each animal will be listed next week. Steer Grand champion— Stiles Patin, Thorndale FFA.

Rockdale Fair commercial heifer show results

Note: The complete Rockdale Fair Commercial Heifer Show results were not available before The Reporter deadline. Names of buyers and totals for each will be listed next week. Grand champion— Mason Leifeste, Cameron 4-H. Reserve champion— Shawn Leifeste, Cameron 4-H. 3. Caylee Butler, Milano 4-H. 4.

Pumpkin seeds: packed with nutrition

Did you know that Pumpkin Seeds are packed with nutrition? Pumpkin seeds are a great topping or snack to have on the go. Try adding these seeds to your snacks or dishes for a healthy crunch. Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants, fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium. Can you eat pumpkin seeds?

2021 ROCKDALE FAIR RESULTS, EVENT-BY-EVENT

BARBECUE COOKOFF Grand champion— Zack A’ Racks, Jaime Dyer. Reserve champion— RC Cookers, Mark Skrhak. Salsa 1. RC Cookers, Mark Skrhak; 2. Smokin’ Pit Stop, Steven Caffey; 3. Chupacabra Cookers, James McQuin. Exotic 1. Bite the Bullet, Kathy Quinney; 2. Fired Up and Kicking Ash, Reed Davidson; 3.

Fair home economics winners listed

The Rockdale Fair’s Home Economics Division was held Oct. 11-13. A total of 181 entries were received. Best of Show winners were: • Beginner—Emery Strmiska. • Juniors—Luke Holcombe. • Intermediate—James Bartsch. • Senior—Mallory McDaniel • Adults—Betty Ferguson.

FUN AT THE 2021 ROCKDALE FAIR & RODEO

Photos by Kyle Cooke Photos by Jocelyn Lewis/Rockdale Signs & Photography and Kyle Cooke/Rockdale Reporter Photos by Kyle Cooke