NEWSBRIEFS

Thanksgiving service

now in planning phase

Event planners for Rock-dale’s 19th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Luncheon are seeking participation from the public.

The event, which serves hundreds of Thanksgiving meals, is set for Nov. 23 in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall.

Organizers said the past 18 meals were very successful, thanks to the donations made by the community from surrounding businesses and organizations and the general public.

Donations to the 2019 meal need to be in by Nov. 20.

“We greatly appreciate any time effort or donations you, your church, business or organization is able to bless our community with,” the organizers said.

For more information, or for any questions, contact one of the following:

• Pearlie Mack, 512-446-6626.

• Vera Rivers, 512-430-0398.

• Pamela King, 512-543-5003.

• Linda Thompson, 817-703-1961.

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.

Troopers investigate

Rockdale-area wrecks

Department of Public Safety State Troopers investigated several wrecks on Rockdale-area roads during the past several days.

A two-vehicle accident was reported at 2:52 p.m. Saturday near Western Hills Road on FM 487.

Drivers were listed as Norita Yayoi of Rockdale and Koty Korieanek of Orange Grove.

Damages were termed minor and no injuries were reported.

A driver and passenger refused medical transport Oct. 20 in an accident on County Road 305 just north of Rockdale, according to the DPS.

Driver was listed of Fernando Garcia of Cameron and the passenger as John Mulac III.

Damages were termed moderate.

Volunteer firefighters were dispatched to a pair of vehicle-deer collisions over the past week. The DPS said Tuesday that accident reports were not yet available.

Those accidents were reported at 7:19 p.m. Sunday in the 8000 block of US 77 near Rockdale.

The Rockdale VFD responded to that call.

Milano volunteer firefighters were summoned to a reported vehicle-deer accident at 11:31 p.m. Sunday, three miles west of Milano on US 79.

Fire calls listed during week for area VFDs

Here are the fire calls dispatched during the past week for area volunteer fire departments as follows:

• 9:32 p.m. Oct. 23, pasture fire, 6100 block of CR 322, Rockdale VFD.

• 8:14 p.m. Friday, reported structure fire, US 79 and CR 355 intersection, Milano VFD unable to locate.

Oney Toy Run slated

for Dec. 7 at The Ranch

The 14th Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning and ending at The Ranch.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11.

Last bike will return not later than 4 p.m.

Registration is $20 per rider, $25 with passenger, or a new toy valued at $25. Registration fee includes food for participants.

Short-sleeve T-shirts will be available for $20, long-sleeve for $25 (pre-order only) with the deadline to order Nov. 4.

Call 512-698-2784 to order.

Stops for the day will be Bob’s Steakhouse in Cameron, Cliff’s Tavern in Rock-dale, Cyndi’s Hawg Hangout in Hogg, Nat’s near Milano, winding up back at The Ranch.

There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

For more information call Charles Starr at 512-540-2561 or Neal Ferrell at 512-299-7446.

POSGCD set to host

rules public hearing

MILANO—The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss amending several rules.

The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the district headquarters on US 79 in Milano.

Rules to be considered include those governing definitions and concepts, required spacing, emergency permits, drilling or altering a well, historic use permits, operating permits, operating permit renewal, hydraulic fracturing, reporting, extension of transport permit, monitoring of groundwater and actions based on monitoring results.

Directors will consider amending the rules following the public hearing.

Written comments may be made by email, fax or by writing POSGCD at PO Box 92, Milano, TX 76556.