VFW Post hosting free July Fourth breakfast
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6525 of Rockdale will host a free breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. July 4th at the post home at 978 West US 79.
Commander Larry Rubi-no said the public is welcome to attend.
Menu includes bacon, eggs, “SOS” and biscuits, he said.
Milano slates annual July 4 parade and meal
Milano will host its annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday.
Lineup is at 9:30 a.m. at the MHS football field parking lot. Parade judging is at 9:55 and the parade follows at 10:30, heading downtown.
The morning ends with a free hot dog lunch at the civic center following the parade. Call 254-541-2816 for more information.
Free summer lunch program is underway
Feed Rockdale, a new free summer lunch program designed to feed any child from age 1-18 on the east side of Rockdale, has begun, according to Danyelle Higginbotham, spokesperson.
“During these seven weeks between the end of summer school and the beginning of regular classes, Feed Rockdale will provide lunches for the children Monday through Friday,” she said.
Monday through Thursday lunches will be delivered to each house that is registered.
Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there will be games, children’s activities, and lunch on the lawn of First Baptist Church.
“Texas Burger has graciously offered to donate burgers for the registered children on this day,” said.
Higginbotham said the program covers only children on the east side in its fi rst year.
“Our resources and man power is limited. Our goal is to extend the program to all of Rockdale next year. However, we did not want to take on more than we were able to handle,” Higginbotham said.
To register a child for lunches or for more information, visit the “Feed Rockdale” Facebook page or call First Baptist Church at 512-446-5375.
The program ends Aug. 17.
RHS student takes silver at national meet
LOUISVILLE, KY—Nathan Thomas, a sophomore-to-be at Rock-dale High School, was second in the nation in Skills USA competition last week.
Thomas received a silver medal, a Kindle Fire and a $1,000 scholarship to Baker College in Flint, Michigan.
The invitation-only competition is the largest of its kind in the world and is open only to state medalists in 102 competition areas.
Thomas competed in employability application.
His advisor was Brooksy Fisher and Art Free advised Thomas at nationals.
Under the leadership of Free, Brandon Grigsby, Glenda Walker and Leah Spiers, RHS had more than 10 state qualifiers in Skills USA competition.
DPS called to incident as vehicle leaves scene
State Trooper Erik Gaston was called out to US 79 between Milano and Gause Thursday to investigate damages caused when items flew off a trailer in tow.
Gaston said the vehicle left the scene and the driver is unknown.
Drivers of the other vehicles involved were listed as Philip Lyons of Peoria, Arizona, Rhiannon Suive of Pflugerville and Kimberly Bennink of Round Rock.
Time was listed as 8:52 p.m. on US 79 near County Road 346.
Brown Santa tourney July 28 in Cameron
The annual Milam County Sheriff’s Department Brown Santa Golf Tourney is set for Saturday, July 28, at the Cameron Country club.
Deputy John Mendoza said the five-man scramble tourney has tee times at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Food, drinks, and awards will be provided, Mendoza said
This tournament was founded in December, 2010 by Sheriff David Greene and is run by Sheriffs Office.
“Mission of this tournament is to improve the lives of children in Milam County by providing toys and books during the holiday season,” Mendoza said.
Sponsorships are being accepted at $100 per hole. Sponsorship signup deadline will be 5 p.m. July 20. For more information, contact Mendoza at 254-627-1270 or jmendoza@milamcounty.net.
Special session ahead for commissioners
CAMERON—Milam County Commissioners will meet in a couple of special sessions at 10 and 10:15 a.m. Thursday in the courthouse.
At 10 a.m. commissioners will convene to approve bills and the county payroll.
That will be followed at 10:15 by a workshop on farm-to-market and flood control property tax rate.
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