SHOWING OUR PATRIOTISM

A ceremony was held last Thursday morning at City Hall to kick off a flag project which was the brainchild of City Councilwoman Esmeralda Ruelas-Olivares and the American Legion’s Jim Foster with a big boost from Riot Platforms, Inc.

Rockdale, Milano students enjoy Camp RYLA

Illiana Roemelin and Destin Richardson, Rockdale High School students along with Peyton Steinbecker and Jovi Hughes of Milano High School were selected to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Camp. The RYLA program is an intensive training experience for incoming juniors and seniors.

POSGCD to hold groundwater summit Aug. 7th

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host its annual Groundwater Summit on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center. The event is free to attend and offers landowners and residents the chance to hear directly from the people shaping water policy and planning across Texas.

YARD OF THE MONTH

Sharon and John Shoemake, 1000 Rockdale Road, were awarded Rockdale Earth Day’s July 2025 Yard of the Month. “There is so much to see and explore as you make your way around this property.

QUICK LOOK

Rockdale Full Gospel Church along with Masters Marshall Arts will present a community camp called “Board Breaking Faith” on July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children ages 7 to 17. The church is located at 467 North US 77.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458.

Refreshing summer salads

Here's a good salad for summer. It has all the ingredients of a tasty submarine sandwich without all the bread. This recipe does include croutons, but you could leave them out if you're low carb or diabetic. We don't eat iceberg lettuce at home, but any kind would work. I'd use romaine.

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. • Breanna Elizabeth Mac Donald, 23, Caldwell, parole violation, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office dur ing the past week included: July 1—Suspicious activity, Rockdale West; assist other agency, 15th St., Cameron; suspicious activity, TX 36; motor assist, Second St.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 797 Rockdale West Road for a pasture fire on July 2 at 4:52 p.m. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • Near 103 E. Moerbe St. for a one-vehicle accident with injuries on July 5 at 1:07 a.m.