Health care future topic for March 5th
An update on Project Moonshot, a new approach to rural care which may set up a pilot project in Rockdale, will be the topic of a meeting at 6 p.m. March 5 in the Kay Theatre.
Those interested in attending should RSVP to Michelle Morgan by Sunday, March 1, at mmorgan@ milamcounty.net or at 254-627-9995.
Commissioners okay lease at depot-museum
Milam County commissioners, meeting in regular session on Monday, agreed on approving a lease agreement between the Rockdale Historical Society and the Milam County Historical Commission.
County Judge Steve Young said the Rockdale group, which oversees the 114-year-old depot museum, lost its liability insurance last fall and it hoped making the group under the county’s jurisdiction could aid in getting the insurance returned.
He said the county would not be responsible for maintaining the building.
MDD hears from RISD and Workforce groups
Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) directors heard a presentation on career assistance from two entities in regular session Monday.
Britina Plesak, Career Technology director for the Rockdale ISD said the district currently offers 13 programs and is in the top 10 percent of Class 3A school districts for career technology.
Julia Cardona, with Workforce Solutions of Texas, and also an RISD school board member, said the local WST currently has skills development with Whinstone USA and Bitmain Dory Creek, businesses at the site of the former Alcoa Rockdale Operations.
Eight draw sentences in district court action
CAMERON—Eight persons drew sentences in recent 20th District Court action, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey who listed them as follows:
• Lakrishia Nichole Price, 30, Cameron, 4-year prison after pleading “true” to a motion to revoke probation for possession of controlled substance (less than one gram in drug free zone); also, 4-year prison term after pleading guilty to bail jumping–failure to appear.
• Olvin Alexander Licona, 27, Honduras, 100-day county jail term after pleading guilty to attempted evading arrest with priors.
• Nikki Rae Conner, 29, Cameron, 3) year deferred adjudication, theft aversion class, $1,500 fine and $3,843.66 restitution to victim after pleading guilty to theft ($2,500 to $30,000).
• Carl John Garnsey, 41, Florida, 3 years deferred adjudication, $2,500 fine, $180 restitution to DPS lab after pleading guilty to possession of controlled substance (1-4 grams).
• Curtis Owens, 54, Hearne, 10-year prison term, probated five years, theft aversion course, $1,500 fine and restitution to victim in amount to be determined after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of firearm by felon.
• David Lynn Stuart Jr., 37, Cameron, 3 years deferred adjudication theft aversion course, $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to theft ($2,500 to $30,000).
• Ashleigh Bush, 30, Cameron, 6-months state jail term, $180 restitution to DPS lab after pleading guilty to possession of controlled substance (less than one gram).
• Liandro Hernandez III, 20, Bryan, 3-year prison term, restitution of $1,502.27 after pleading “true” to a motion to revoke probation for engaging in organized criminal activity.
POSGCD workshops set for Friday, March 6th
MILANO—The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) will host a pair of workshops Friday, March 6, at its Milano headquarters.
Rainwater Harvesting 101 will be held from 10 a.m. to 12-noon, with Turf Management to follow from 12:20 to 2:30 p.m.
“This double workshop day was designed with our out-of-town guests in mind in hopes of making it even more worth the drive,” Jaclyn Robertson, program assistant, said.
Rainwater Harvesting attendees will receive a certificate of completion that can be used to apply for the POSGCD Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program which offers up to $3,000 reimbursement for installing such a system within the district (Burleson and Milam Counties).
Turf Management builds off the first workshop and focuses on helping Texas home owners with yard/turf management tips to get the most out of their lawns.
Lunch will be provided by the district.
For more information go to www.posgcd.org/rainwater or call 512-409-7028.
Thorndale ISD okays gym renovation work
THORNDALE—In two recent meetings the Thorndale ISD finalized a plan to use unspent Interest & Sinking funds for a renovation, including air conditioning, project at the middle school gym.
Business Manager Rebecca Peel said normally I&S funds could only be used to retire bonded indebtedness but since the debt for which they were designated has already been paid off the amount—currently about $85,000—could be put toward the project.
At a subsequent meeting, trustees opened bids from three firms, selecting the low bid of $380,000 from MRI Builders.
Supt. Adam Ivy said the bid was “still negotiable” and it was accepted by the board.
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