NEWSBRIEFS

Saturday blood drive honors Naomi Ruelas An American Red Cross Blood drive in memory of a 17-year-old who lost her battle with a rare blood disorder in 2013 is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 234 San Gabriel.

Police searching for chase suspect

POLICE REPORT A man who fled from police—first in a vehicle that went into a field by the RHS baseball diamond and later on foot—is still being sought. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said at 3:38 p.m. last Wednesday (Dec.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the jail log for Dec. 11-17 from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department. 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.

TOY RUN FOR ROUNDUP—A

major contributor to Christmas Roundup was the Buddy Oney Toy Run, which was held by Bad to the Bone Riders earlier this month. Final total for the run just over $5,859, according to Charles Starr, spokesman. Run officials came to the KC Hall to make the annual donations.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Dec.

One hurt in vehicle-hog wreck

A 29-year-old Rockdale woman was injured last Wednesday (Dec. 12) night where her vehicle struck a hog. Trooper Broderick Sims said the accident occurred in 5100 block of FM 908, south of Rockdale. He said the driver, Megan Ginn, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bryan.

Use that leftover pumpkin

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Do you tend to buy a lot of canned pumpkin during the holidays? Do you have a lot of cans left over that you did not use in your pantry? Well, I’ve got a great recipe for you to use that also allows you use up some pumpkin while enjoying a healthier cookie for the holidays.

FOR ROUNDUP

Rockdale 4-H Club members donated toys to the 2018 Christmas Roundup effort which served 1,069 persons in 320 families Monday and Tuesday. For more about the Christmas Roundup effort see page 8A.

Tuckers attend state FB meeting

CORPUS CHRISTI—Agricultural leaders from Milam County Farm Bureau attended the 85th Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recently in Corpus Christi.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email mike@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Peace Lutheran hosting Terri’s Christmas Lunch Terri’s Touch of Christmas Spirit Day Meal is scheduled for Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec.