Reception Oct. 17 for
marketing director
The City of Rockdale will host a meet and greet reception for Cassie “Caz” Muske, its new marketing director on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
The meet and greet is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Room, 107 North Main Street.
Muske, who started working for the city Oct. 1, will complete her master’s in public administration from Penn State University in the spring of 2019, she said.
Her duties for the city are two-fold. She will handle distribution of the City’s Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for tourism related ventures and direct the social media platforms, which includes branding.
Muske worked for the city of Hewitt as the parks and media coordinator, which involved marketing, working with various city clubs and organizations and coordinating media.
She and her husband Brenden Muske will reside in Cameron with their 10-month-old son, Lincoln James.
“I hope the residents of the community will come out to educate and welcome me and tell me what I can do for them,” Muske said. “My job is to show everyone how great Rockdale is. Given its location, one hour away from three major cities, Rockdale is a great place to live, work and play.”
Benefit ahead for brain tumor patient Oct. 28
A benefit for Roxli Doss—10-year-old granddaughter of James and Denice Doss, and daughter of Scott and Gena Doss—is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at the KC Hall.
Barbecue plates will be sold beginning at 11 a.m.
There’s a live auction at 1 p.m. and rolling silent auction throughout the day.
Activities also include a washer tourney, Roxli’s jewelery “go fish” and music by the Communities in Concert Band.
Volunteer opportunities:
• Auction items, Kay Bow, 512-429-1443; Kara Clore, 512-446-2111.
• Food donations, Linda Crane, 512-760-5590.
• Monetary donations, Roxli Doss Account, Citizens National Bank; Joan Ratliff, 512-446-2361, extension zero; or drop off at Rainbow Courts, 913 E. Cameron.
Appraisers beginning
home visits in Milam
The Milam Appraisal District is beginning onsite property inspections for the 2019 appraisal year.
Chief Appraiser Dyann White said property owners can assist the district by providing access to their property when needed.
“Appraisers will always be in vehicles that are clearly marked with magnetic signs and yellow flashing lights, will always have business cards and a state-issued Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations license that can be shown when requested,” she said.
White said appraisers will never request you allow them access inside any building. “If measurements are needed, they will be taken from the exterior,: she said,
“If anyone has concerns about a person that identifies themselves as an Appraisal District employee, contact the Milam Appraisal District Office at 254-697-6638,” she said.
Steaktober Fest this
weekend in Cameron
CAMERON—The fifth annual Steaktober Fest is set for downtown Cameron Friday and Saturday.
It features a steak cookoff and dinner on Saturday with local beef producer 44 Farms, featuring ribeye steaks ad all the trimmings.
Friday events will feature music, food, beer, wine and artists at Bagley Pecans and the Mercantile Bistro in downtown Cameron.
The big day is Saturday with art and demonstrations, crafter, musicians, collectibles and antique car cruise, music and much more.
For full details see ad on page 1B.
POSGCD committee
schedules meeting
MILANO—The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Community Outreach Committee will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23, in the POSGCD office on US 190/79-Texas 36 in Milano.
Purpose is to host an open forum for Milam and Burleson County residents to discuss topics and issues with directors and staff.
Topics to be covered include district rules, management plan, Aquifer Conservancy Program, public interface for sharing well monitoring telemetry with the public.
Directors ask individuals planning to discuss a topic which requires technical or legal background to allow staff tie to prepare for a discussion.
Contact the POSGCD at admin@posgcd.org or at 512-455-9900.
Water district taking
input on new program
MILANO—Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District is currently receiving public comments on its proposed POSGCD Aquifer Conservancy Program (PACP) and PACP Guidance Document.
The district will hold a public hearing on the proposed PACP and PACP Guidance Document Dec. 4 at its board meeting in the district office, 310 Avenue C (US 190/77-Texas 36) in Milano.
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