SO seizes 13 dogs, arrests owner

A visit by the Milam County Sheriff’s Department to a rural location on the edge of Rockdale resulted in the seizure of 23 dogs and the arrest of their owner. Sheriff Chris White said one dog had already died at the location with the cause of death “determined to be dehydration.

City talks signage, ordinance

Rockdale residents mostly understand “where the city is coming from” on trying to standardize house numbering, but they would rather try a voluntary system first.

Sheriff unveils website

The Milam County Sheriff’s Department now has a new website with tons of information available with a click or two. That includes one of the most asked-for features by Texans, quick information on the locations of registered sex offenders in the county.

RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting in honor of Town & of Commerce and several board members. The event was a Country Tires was held recently with Don Jayamaha, his wife celebration complete with a petting zoo and food.

10 sentenced in 20th District Court

CAMERON—Ten persons were sentenced last week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey.

NEWSBRIEFS

Temporary water bill help planned by city To temporarily aid senior citizens with increased water bills, the City of Rock-dale is working with The Area Agency on Aging to provide supplemental financial assistance to qualified seniors, according to Curah Beard, city marketing director.

Vehicle from chase stopped in Rockdale

Rockdale police stopped a vehicle sought by North Milam law officers Monday and arrested its lone occupant, a person authorities don’t believe was in the vehicle when the chase began.

COMMUNITY BUILDER

Rockdale Volunteer Fire Depart- The award is given to persons who “give back to their commument Chief Ward Roddam (third from left) recently received nities.” From left are Aaron Alford, Charles Alford, Roddam, the Community Builder Award from Milam County Masons.

Remembering a great man: Aycock’s ‘Prof’

Editor’s Note: This reminiscence of a legendary Rockdale education was written by Fate Arnwine, an Aycock High School and Reporter contributor. It is resent as a Juneteenth feature: When I was stationed in San Antonio, I made frequent trips to Rockdale.

MISD golf tourney set for Saturday at RCC

MILANO NEWS The annual Milano ISD scholarship golf tournament is set for Saturday, June 22. The event has been rescheduled twice due to weather conditions. The event will now be held Saturday, June 22. The event will still take place at the Rock-dale Country Club.