News

‘Streaming’ content in Rockdale

It was named for a family called Hamilton so the story goes, but for over a century the sometimes steam called Ham Branch has occasionally wound its way through Rockdale. As of last month, it because two streams. The U.S.

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa retirees slate meeting for Sept. 12th THORNDALE—The next meeting of Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will be Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Thorndale VFW Hall, according to Doug Williams, organization president. He said doors will open at 5 p.m. with a short business meeting starting around 5:45.

Rules updated for 2019 Rockdale Fair

There have been several changes to the Rockdale Fair rules for 2019. Ownership and tag dates for rabbits, baked goods, ag mechanics and palpation and body condition scoring are as follows: • Rabbits: Sept. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Food manager certification training course set for Monday in Bryan

A professional food manager training certification course will be offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Brazos County on Monday, Aug. 19. Cost for the course titled “Food Safety: It’s Our Business” offered at 2619 Hwy 21 West, Bryan, TX 77803 is $115.

When you love, do something about it

There is a story about a man who was trying to read a book; it was a serious book and it required a good deal of concentration to absorb the information. This man had a little boy who kept interrupting him. The little boy would grab his dad’s legs and say, “I love you daddy.

CHURCH NEWS

Backpack blessing at Lutheran church Peach Lutheran Church will have a blessing of the backpack ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Sunday. The blessing will be during regular service and students are invited to bring backpacks to 303 Meadow Dr., Rockdale 76567 to help them through the school year.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Call additions or corrections to The Reporter, 446-5838. • American Cancer Society, Gaye Bland, memorial chair, 963 N. FM 908, Rockdale TX 76567. • American Heart Association Processing Center, PO Box 8411125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Janet Edwards to Richard Allen Eaker – 3.721 acres, Juan Jose Acosta Survey 1 (doc. 2,826). Pamela L. Graham to Douglas E. Pfluger (doc. 2,809). Kelly Lane to Clay Korth – Lot 19, Block 1, Smith Addition (doc. 2,795). Stephanie H.

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES

Boat Karaoke Fail Over the July 4th holiday weekend, Angelina County game wardens were on patrol for water safety violations at Sam Rayburn Reservoir when they got a call from a concerned fisherman about a large center console boat occupied by several intoxicated people singing at the top of their...

Meet the teachers and Eagles set for Monday

MILANO NEWS Milano ISD’s Meet the Teacher event will be held Monday, Aug. 19, starting at 5 p.m. and running until 7 p.m. The annual Meet the Eagles will also be held that evening at 7 p.m. at Geneva Paceley Gym.