EXCELLENT

The Rockdale High School Big Blue Band competed at the UIL Regional Competition in Giddings on Saturday and received a Division 2 (Excellent) rating. “We couldn’t be more proud of the student’s work creating such an incredible show,” said Director of Bands Andrew Quinn.

QUICK LOOK

Senior Expo is Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. top 1 p.m. at the Yards of Cameron. This event is held for senior citizens and their families to receive resources to help them navigate through this time in their lives.

Chicken, ribs and cube steak

Kyle’s Kitchen We had some really nice weather for the Fair last week, but I’m not sure how long it’s going to last. Here’s an Italian chicken recipe which makes a gravy, so mashed potatoes would be good with it.

ORGANIZATIONS

Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

Milano to celebrate First Responders Day at game

Oct. 28 is national First Responders Day. Milano ISD is inviting any local first responders and those from our opponent’s area to enjoy free admittance to the Oct. 25 varsity football game. Please know that we admire your willingness to serve and appreciate all that you do.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Chandra Earlene Bivens, 60, Thorndale, possession of a controlled substance (4 to 400 grams), released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Oct.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests, responds to four traffic accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Isaac Thomas Bakken, 18, Cameron, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for possession of a controlled substance (under 1 gram) and tampering/ fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • CR 320 for a report of smoke, a small fire was located and extinguished on Oct. 15 at 7:42 p.m. • 411 Texas St. for carbon monoxide detector alarm on Oct. 15 at 9:30 p.m. • Near the intersection of FM 487 at CR 303 for a burn ban violation on Oct. 19 at 3:22 p.m.

2024 ROCKDALE FAIR PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Note: Complete results with photos and buyers will be published at a later date in order to give Fair officials time to compile them. Grand champion steer— McKenna Muston, Rockdale FFA. Grand champion swine— Lair Shipp, Thorndale 4-H. Grand champion lamb— Maddison Reed, Milano FFA.