Hospital Suite A repaired for possible use

Nothing is certain yet but careful observers have noticed new activity at a former clinic building on the campus of what was once Rockdale’s Richards Memorial Hospital.

KC Hall hosts ARC blood drive

Yes, there are still “live” indoor events in Rockdale. The KC Hall was the site Thursday as the American Red Cross held a blood drive for the community. Twenty-nine pints of blood was collected as the drive exceeded its goal, according to Jessica Amaro, ARC spokesperson.

Rockdale gets $200,000 from POSGCD for water line replacement

MILANO—The City pf Rockdale has been awarded $200,000 from the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to assist in its replacement of old water lines. The POSGCD announced grants awarded to water utilities in Burleson and Milam Counties, an annual program of the district.

Weekly winners listed; new contest underway

Deanna Hall and Lauren Williams are the final winners in the Rockdale Municipal Development District’s Chowdown Challenge. The Challenge is designed to assist Rockdale restaurants as they attempt to minimize the impact of closing “eat-in” dining during COVID-19.

Tax offices now closed until further notice

Both locations of the Milam County Tax Office will remain closed to public until further notice, according to Sherry Mueck, tax collector. A skeleton crew will be on hand Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer phones and process mail.

American Legion delays turkey shoot

Because of ongoing health concerns due to COVID-19, Rockdale American Legion Post 358 has canceled its regularly scheduled May meeting set for May 6. The Post has decided to postpone the Turkey Shoot and Academy Gift Card Fund Raiser scheduled for May 16.

Judge recovering from health issue

District Judge John Youngblood is recovering from a recent health setback. Milam County Judge Steve Young announced during Commissioners Court Monday that the Youngblood family said he is making good progress and recovering.

Fire calls listed for area volunteers

Fire calls dispatched from the Rockdale Police Station during the past week included the following: • 1:06 a.m. April 21, vehicle smoking in driveway in 400 block of Hickory, Rockdale VFD. • 7:26 a.m. Saturday, Milano VFD dispatched to Texas 36 railroad overpass for 18-wheeler stuck under bridge.

Commissioners okay zones, tax abatements

CAMERON—Milam County commissioners, meeting Monday in another teleconferencing session, okayed several tax abatements and reinvestment zones to assist two major business ventures now underway.

Repo incident on Saturday nets warrant

Rockdale Police have issued an arrest warrant in connection with an incident in which they said a man trying to repossess a trailer was beaten on the face and arms with a fireplace implement. Lt.