NEW MEMBER

—Jobi Brock, realtor with Schneider Group, Texas Premier Realty is a new Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center member. He was on hand for a ribbon cutting recently at the Chamber’s Rock House Headquarters/Visitor Center.

JOINS CHAMBER

—Amanda’s Honey Pots has become a Rockdale Chamber of Commerce member. On hand for a photo were Paige Platz, Sam Dowdy, Owner, Micah and Doug Bonney of Amanda’s and various Chamber ambassadors and board members. Amanda’s Honey Pots is located in Taylor at 421 Talbot Street, Suite B.

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa Retirees to meet Thursday in Thorndale Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will meet Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Thorndale VFW Hall, next door to the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall on FM 486 North, according to Doug Williams, spokesman. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

GAUSE NEWS

Gause Community Improvement Program held their annual fundraiser—Founders Day—this Saturday with great participation in all the activities through the morning hours until after the noon lunch. All donated items were appreciated! Thanks to all who came out and participated.

REUNIONS

The Reporter welcomes news items of family and class reunions. There is no charge.Email bill@rockdalereporter.com. RHS Class of 1966 sets reunion Oct. 6 at Kay RHS Class of 1966 will hold its “50th-plus” reunion from 2 until 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at the historic Kay Theater, 152 N.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Santa Fe pork cutlet, golden hominy, turnip greens, cornbread, apricots, milk. Tuesday—Sausage and pinto beans, fluffy rice, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, Mandarin oranges, milk. Wednesday—Beef steak fingers, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, corn O’Brien, wheat bread, plums, milk.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sept. 15—Scott Schoppe, John Williams. Sept. 16—Will Ferguson, Ellen Morris. Sept. 17—Melanie Todd, Hunter Vance. Sept. 18—Kim Crump. Anniversaries Sept. 16—Monroe and Charlotte Jungman.

Deputy arrested in connection with traffic death

A Milam County Deputy Sheriff, involved in a May 2 collision in Cameron which took the life of a Cameron pastor and community leader, was arrested Thursday. Michael Dean Heath, 42, of Temple, was charged with criminal negligent homicide. He was released after posting $15,000 bond.

County okays 3-cent hike

CAMERON—Meeting in regular session Monday in the county courthouse Milam County Commissioners approved a 3-cent tax increase. The vote, in a series of motions was 4-1. Precinct Commissioner Donald Shuffield voted against, citing the 3-cent increase as his reason. The new rate reflects 67.

PRESERVING THE PAST

—The 19th Century stained glass window, preserved from the Dr. Rob Wallis house in March, 2017, has been fully restored and was moved to the city library last week.