TxDOT, CITY OF ROCKDALE WORKING IN TANDEM

TxDOT, CITY OF ROCKDALE WORKING IN TANDEM—After a seemingly long lull in activity Rockdale’s downtown area saw a huge uptick in workers doing their jobs.

Master plans approved by MDD board

At the Rockdale MDD meeting on Monday night, the board heard from Judge Steve Young on all of the economic development going on in Milam County, A tax report was given by MDD Economic Development Director, Jim Gibson. “Our taxes are up 10.

One-vehicle fatality on US 79 Sunday night

Texas DPS Troopers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash west of Rockdale on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 10:35 p.m. A 2001 Ford F-150 pick-up truck, operated by 23-year-old Layne Alexander Watkins of Hutto was traveling westbound on US 79.

Changes at RJH begin with new principal Lee

Rockdale Junior High has transitioned after the first six weeks under the new leadership of A. Renee Lee. It is common knowledge that all the nation's schools are not back to normal operations. However, at RJH, we have committed to help the whole child develop into their best version of themselves.

McDaniel named a commended student by National Merit Scholarship Program

Rockdale High School Principal Brent Hasselbach announced that Mallory L. McDaniel has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

NEWSBRIEFS

Book signing at Fair Park on October 16 Rockdale native, Annie Laura Ray, will hold a book signing at Fair Park on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Ray’s book, A Thief, A Servant, A Teacher, has been well-received and has gotten many good reviews.

Police make four felony arrests over past week

Officer Zachary Krejci had a busy week making three of the four felony arrests that the Rockdale Police Department reported during the past week.

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. • Derek Tremayne David, 29, Rockdale, bench warrant, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

FIRE CALLS

Fire calls for local Volunteer Fire Departments during the past week included: Rockdale VFD • Responded on Wednesday to a medical assist of a patient burned by oatmeal. • Responded to 4764 West US 79 at 10:48 a.m. for a grass fire and returned at 1:12 p.m. for a rekindle.