REUNIONS

RHS class reunions scheduled in October ‘79–Rockdale High School class of 1979 will hold a reunion at Saturday at 6 p.m. at The Ranch. Please call Margaret Coker if you need more information. 512-970-8177. ‘66–The Annual RHS Class of 1966 reunion will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Oct.

FOOD BANK

—Over 100 people received food last Thursday at the Central Texas Food Bank distribution at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The food bank distributes food every third Thursday of the month and fresh produce every first Thursday of the month.

SITE LEADER

—Deanie Houser, site leader for the Mobile Food Pantry for 12 years, uses her megaphone to call people to get in line.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Deed Bonnelle Burleson to Julienne Chavis (3,384). Warranty Deeds Breck Family Limited Partnership LP to Majestic Reserve LLC – 70.016 acres, David Gallaher Survey (3,397). CNB Wolf Family LP to Chris Doskocil – 4 acres, Francis Zellner Survey (3,343).

Just in case!

In the first week of September, Rockdale Police officers responded to a “terroristic threat” at a local business in Rockdale. When a disgruntled ex-employee threated to shoot employees at a local business, Rockdale Police were ready. “Nowadays we have to take every threat seriously,” said Lt.

AG, sheriff make child porn arrest

For the second time in 10 months, the Milam County Sheriff’s Department and the Texas Attorney General’s office Child Exploitation Unit have teamed up to charge a Rockdale-area resident with possession of child pornography.

Jail for Rader’s mom

There was yet another posthumous chapter in the short, tragic life of the late Patricia Ann “Annie” Rad-er last week when her mother—24-year-old Brianna Kayci Matthews of Rockdalereceived a nine-month state jail term.

Domino’s delivers (restaurant) to Rockdale

Another national chain is planning to open a pizza restaurant in Rockdale. Domino’s is working on the former AAA Medical Oxygen Supply—next to Tractor Supply in the former Walmart building at 1500 West Cameron—and looks to open sometime in mid-fall, according to owner Mike Schweitzer.

RISD trustees get objectives updates

Assistant Superintendent Pam Kaufmann and Rockdale ISD principals presented overviews of their objectives for the 2019-2020 school year Monday as the school board met in regular monthly session. RHS principal Tiffany Whitsel said her focus was on continuing to improve English scores at her campus.

NEWSBRIEFS

Downtown restaurant closes doors Friday A popular downtown Rockdale restaurant closed its doors Friday. Oak Leaf Bakery & Diner customers found a note posted to the door saying: “It is with heavy hearts we inform you that we must close our doors.