Adult Rotary scholarships

Rockdale Rotary Club will award two $1,000 scholarships to adults wishing to further their education. Applicants must have graduated high school or received a GED prior to 2025. Applicants can be currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or technical school or plan to start college in the fall.

QUICK LOOK

Murray Street Church of Christ’s annual School Supply Drive will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the annex, 1301 Murray Ave. “Please feel free to stop by and pick up school supplies you may need that are available.

Keeping the kitchen cool

Last Monday I thought I was going to die from the humidity. It was almost like Houston humidity, which is rare for Rockdale. When I moved to Houston, it took me a couple of summers before I got used to it.

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. • Christine Marie Ejem, 43, Rockdale, criminal trespass, resisting arrest, search or transport, in custody.

Rockdale PD reports one felony arrests, two traffic accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Quillan Davis, 31, Rockdale, was arrested on July 25 for two counts of assault of family/household member impeding breath/ circulation. Accidents • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 713 Rockdale Road for a structure fire on July 22 at 5:01 a.m. • Belton at Douthit for a motorcycle accident on July 23 at 6:57 a.m. • CR 305/306 in Burleson County for a pasture and baler on fire on July 23 at 3:21 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: July 22—Suspicious vehicle, FM 1600; traffic complaint, CR 204; threats, Rockdale West Road, Rockdale; civil matter, Columbus Ave., Cameron; follow up, Jesse St.

Milano teachers return

Mi lano te acher s return to school on Aug. 4 for seven days of professional development, before the students return on Aug. 13. SUMMER HEAT— July is typical—hot and dry. Stay hydrated. Also, don’t forget to water your plants and critters. C ONTACT INFO— Send your Milano news to fsimpson422@gmail.