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Direction change on water

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

The City of Rockdale is pivoting in a slightly different direction on its massive water plan after some potentially positive changes were communicated from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Tiger Learning Center wins awards

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

The emphasis is definitely on the “learning” part of the Tiger Learning Center at the Rockdale Independent School District (RISD. The center, located on the elementary campus, provides day care for children of RISD employees and others affiliated with the school system.

NEWSBRIEFS

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

One more flu clinic for Milam Health Dept. The Milam County Health Department will host a flu clinic from 10 to 11 a.m Friday at the Buckholts Community Center.

Punch, threat nets ‘aggravated’ charge

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

Rockdale police said a family incident in which a woman was punched in the face and threatened with a gun drew an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge Friday. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Tyler Burge, 27, was also charged with interfering with an emergency request for assistance.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Nov. 5—Information, CR 324, Davilla area; theft, CR 434, Thorndale area; civil matter, Milano area; information, West Gause Blvd.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Nov. 5-11. 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.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

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.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Karen M. Coldiron to Brenda Clayton (4,064). Cullen Harris III to Millie Ferguson – 19.824 acres, Jose Leal Survey A-29 (4,105). Elvie Hudson to Adriane Rhymes (4,056). Jon Dee Martin Jr. to Linda High – 0.75 acre, James Shelton Survey (4,077).

Bitmain eyes repair hub locally

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

CAMERON—Milam County Judge Steve Young told county commissioners Tuesday that Bitmain is considering making its Dory Creek (former Alcoa smelter) cryptocurrency facility its repair headquarters for all its North American operations. “This would be huge, if it happens,” Young said.

Honors for veterans set on Monday

News Staff

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

Rockdale High School graduate, and former U.S. Army sergeant, Frank Konarik, will be the speaker Monday as the Rockdale I SD holds its annual Veterans Day program in the RHS Gym. The program starts at 10 a.m. and the community is invited to attend. Master of ceremonies will be Army Lt. Col (Ret.