Banner year for RCS food

Rockdale Christian Services had a “banner year” in food distribution in 2019, according to Pam Warren, RCS Chair. Warren said RCS distributed just over 50 tons of food in the year just past.

NEWSBRIEFS

Methodist Men’s Chili Supper ahead Thursday at St. John’s Fellowship Hall The Methodist Men of St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold their annual Chili Supper fund-raiser on Thursday, serving from 5 until 7 p.m. (dine-in or take-out).

Camper theft nets arrests

Rockdale police made two arrests early Saturday morning after a local woman said her camper was being towed away. Gilbert Ray Lerma, 49, and Garrett Ethan Blake Bayne, both of Thrall, were charged with theft ($2,500 to $30,000).

CHILI SUPPER

—The Knights of Columbus Council 7014 held its annual chili supper on Monday evening to honor South Milam County first responders. First responders representing Rockdale, Milano and Gause and their families and friends enjoyed the meal prepared by the KCs.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Feb. 11—Information, East Ave.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Feb. 11-17. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

Boil water notice

All of Rockdale west of Childress remains on a “boil water notice” after this 12-inch water main blew out and sent brown water and rocks out of the ground about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on US 79 (West Cameron Ave.) in front of Mr. Gatti’s.

Lions ‘Fat Tuesday’ pancake supper ahead

The Rockdale Lions Club will host its 20th annual Pancake and Bacon Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Rockdale Junior High Commons.

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star Baptist hosts Pastor and Wife Appreciation Rising Star Baptist Church will host their 11th annual Pastor and Wife Appreciation with Dr. R. L. and First Lady Margaret Johnson on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. Guest ministers are Toni Hanson from St.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.