Historical group to meet Monday
The Milam County Historical Commission’s meeting will be Monday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Johns United Methodists Church, 1700 Hillcrest Drive, Rockdale.
The purpose of the commission is to preserve, protect, and promote history within the county.
Group wants citizens help preserving Rockdale history
In order to preserve the history of the town’s heritage, a local group is seeking stories, photos, press clippings, furniture about the old police station/city hall building.
Geri Burnett, the Save the Old City Hall (STOCH) group spokesperson, said the group “requests and encourages” anyone with photos and/or memories of the building to contact her at 512-446-5057. The group’s aim is preserve the cultural resources of the city of Rockdale.
“STOCH would like to collect the memories and share them at a later date,” she said.
Texas historic trail group will meet in Milam County
The 41 county trail association El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (ELCAT) will hold its annual meeting at Apache Pass in Milam County Oct. 11-12.
Special events are being planned for member participants for Oct. 12, according to Steven Gonzales, Executive Director of the Trail. A bus tour of Apache Pass and the surrounding area is one event planned.
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