Losing weight not task one should take lightly

Start the New Year with a new you and celebrate Healthy Weight Week from Jan. 18-24. The week is dedicated to encouraging all of us to consume nutritious foods, live more actively, and feel more positive about ourselves.

ROCKDALE POLICE, FIRE REPORT

A Giddings man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for probation violation for arson. A juvenile was arrested Sunday on a violation of probation charge. A Rockdale woman was arrested Friday on three warrants for credit card abuse, forgery and bond revocation.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all the people charged with offenses though the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Courtney Nicole Rogers, 30, Rockdale, criminal trespass, released on $1,000 bond.

Live life with aim

I’ve shared before about the dust mop of a dog we call Buster. Santa Claus gave him to our youngest daughter, Klaire, the 22-year-old grad student that used to live at our house, when she was in fourth grade.

Good recipes using pre-cooked crawfish tails

You know when you’re in the grocery store and you see those frozen packages of cooked crawfish tails? I always want to buy some but I never do because I can’t immediately think of a recipe to make. But not anymore. Crawfish bread, y’all. This sounds delicious.

St. John’s collecting food for Pack Pals

St. John’s United Methodist Church is collecting food to support the Pack Pals organization in Rockdale. Pack Pals packs bags of food for students in Rockdale ISD and other Milam County school districts to help combat hunger in our community.

Historical preservation grant applications

Applications are being accepted for Milam County Historical Commission Preservation Grants for 2021. Deadline for applications is Jan. 30. For more information, email HollyBonordenJentsch@gmail.com or call/text 979-255-2347.

GAUSE NEWS

Last Monday when I was doing my news, the ground was covered with snow. Today, the sun is shining, but still a little cool, although it will be getting warmer. Addy had a good time! Looking at the Gause ISD school calendar and as fast as time passes it is going to be summer vacation.

Most taxing entities stay on plus side

Sales tax rebate numbers are staying positive as the December rebates got the new year off to a good start. The percentage for Rockdale is up as it is for Milam County as a whole.