Teens arrested on drug charges

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police said alert action by school officials led to the arrests of two teenagers on the Rockdale High School campus during the past week. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said police were called April 24 after a 15-year-old male was observed “extremely impaired” and “under the influence.

ONE OF FOUR—

Rockdale Police investigated four traffic accidents during the past week including this one in the 2300 block of West Cameron Avenue (US 79) at 8:02 a.m. Friday. Drivers were listed as Melissa Rogers and Jonathan Ellis, both of Rockdale. Vehicle damages were termed moderate to extensive.

Arrest in Cameron clears cases

SHERIFF’S REPORT Authorities believe a Friday arrest in Cameron has cleared cases in Milam and Falls Counties. Police responded to a report of a subject waving a gun on East 19th Street and arrested 32-year-old Luis Sarinana of Temple after a struggle.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for April 23-29. 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.

Crop program extended by USDA until May 17

The U. S. Agriculture Department has extended the deadline from May 1 to May 17 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), according to Kevin Humphrey of the Milam County Farm Service Agency I(FDA) office.

HELLO, ROCKDALE—

Fair Park had some special visitors over the weekend and it was hard to miss them. The South Texas Longhorn Association brought its annual April Show to the park and there was competition in three youth and one open-haltered show.

A DAY IN THE PARK—

ten students had their own “Earth Day” observance in Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday morning. The day in the park included a visit from the Rockdale Police Department and volunteers Janice King and Carolyn Stone shared their knowledge of plants. There was also plenty of time for play.

JOB FAIR—

Rockdale High School hosted a job fair for graduating seniors on Thursday, according to Britini Pesak, Career and Technical Education director. She said about 25 businesses and organizations visited with the seniors.

Laura Kovar Fisher,

daughter of Michael and Dawn Kovar of Rockdale, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Middle Tennessee State University on May 4, 2019. Laura took part in the National Student Nurse’s Association and will graduate with honors.

Summer school on tap for RISD students again

RISD REPORT This week Kathy Pelzel has information regarding summer vacation, and RISD’s summer school: Our current tradition of summer vacation began in the 1930’s. The reasoning was experts at the time believed that the mental exertion of learning would cause brain injury if it was prolonged.