Contested race assured for Milam Prosecutor
The 2020 primaries are still five months away but a contested race for Milam County/District Attorney has already developed with both the incumbent and a challenger announcing Tuesday their intentions to file in the Republican Primary:
BILL TORREY—Incumbent Bill Torrey was elected in 2012, assumed office on Jan. 1, 2013, and was re-elected without opposition in 2016.
He has tried approximately 100 jury trials, including capital murder, and participated in 50 appellate matters. He has served as an attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
In March, 2019, he was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
LONNIE GOSCH—Now an attorney, Lonnie Gosch began a career in criminal justice in 1993 as a Municipal Peace Officer. In 1995 he joined the Milam County Sheriff’s Department.
He returned to college while continuing to work fulltime as a deputy sheriff.
Gosch earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2003 and returned to Milam County.
In total, Gosch has 26 years of law enforcement experience and 16 years civil and criminal experience as an attorney.
Early voting continues for amendment ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 5 Texas Constitutional Amendment continues at four locations throughout Milam County as follows:
• Rockdale Center for Success and Independence (former Juvenile Justice Center)—Oct 21-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• County Clerk’s Office, Cameron—Oct. 21-25, Oct 28-Nov 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thorndale VFW—Oct. 21-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Buckholts Community Center—Oct. 21-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Three draw terms
in 20th District Court
Three persons were sentenced during the past week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey, who listed case dispositions as follows:
• Osler G. Mora-Ramos, 25, Cameron, pleaded guilty to evading arrest with motor vehicle, five years deferred adjudication probation, $2,500 fine.
• Bradley Ernest Snyder-Worley, 20, Rockdale, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), three years deferred adjudication, $2,500 fine, $180 restitution to DPS.
• James Elliott Shields, 19, Cameron, pleaded guilty to evading arrest with motor vehicle, three years deferred adjudication, $2,500 fine, restitution in an amount to be determined.
Whittaker still city
manager in Rockdale
Chris Whittaker remains Rockdale’s city manager after he was not offered the position of city manager in Kingsville.
Whittaker, who was a finalist for that job, was interviewed in the South Texas city last Wednesday.
Whittaker told The Reporter he remains on the job in Rockdale.
Big Blue Band heading to Area on Saturday
Rockdale High School’s Big Blue Band had a busy day on Saturday, marching in the Rock-dale Fair Parade and the UIL Region 26/18 Marching Contest in Giddings.
The band received a Division I (Superior) rating from judges and earned the right to advance to the UIL Area D contest in Belton this Saturday.
Big Blue is scheduled to march at 4 p.m. at the Belton High School Stadium, 400 Lake Road.
“We are very proud of our students for achieving this level of performance through their hard work and dedication,” Director Adrian Acevedo said. “All are invited to come and support the band on Saturday.”
Decorations sought for 2019 holiday season
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce wants businesses to start thinking now about decorating for the holidays.
“We ask that you have your decorating completed by Nov. 22, the day before we expect visitors for the Whistle Stop Wine tour and Holiday Lights Festival Nov. 23, Denise Brock, Chamber executive director, said.
She also noted the 2019 Christmas Parade is a week later this year, planned for Dec. 14.
Thorndale ISD plans
project for AC, gym
THORNDALE—School trustees is Thorndale have decided on a project to rebuild the west end of the Middle School Gym, and add air conditioning to that facility.
Also, electronic locks will be installed throughout the district.
Trustees met earlier in the month and heard Supt. Adam Ivy report that due to the new state funding the Thorndale ISD is now able to begin capital improvements projects.
Other ideas considered for the first project included renovation and resurfacing of the THS track and replacement of roof material on the current high school and portions of Thorndale Elementary School
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