RIBBON CUTTING

Members of Temple College, the RISD School Board and other community members attended a tour and ribbon cutting of what will be the new state-of-the-art RISD College and Career Academy, formerly the Little River Hospital.

Rockdale launches retail recruitment as new homes surge

The City of Rockdale and the Rockdale Municipal Development District have announced a strategic partnership with Retail Strategies, a national retail advisory firm, to enhance its retail recruitment efforts.

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RHS Class of 1968 reunion Oct. 12th The RHS Class of 1968 is holding a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Rockdale Country Club. All class members are invited 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cafe will be open for ordering your meal. Friends of this class are invited to join the group from 2 to 3 p.m.

Three traffic accidents reported in past week by Rockdale officers

• Ofc. Wachtel responded to the Walmart parking lot for a two-vehicle minor accident without injuries on Oct. 2 at 9:12 a.m. • Ofc. Davis responded to a two-vehilcle minor accident near the intersection of Green and Davilla with unknown injuries on Oct. 2 at 6:27 p.m. • Ofc.

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 2721 Charles Martin Hall Road along with Thorndale VFD for a grass fire on Oct. 1 at 2:44 p.m. • 1902 Yokley for a fire alarm on Oct. 12 at 6:34 a.m. • Near North FM 487 and FM 1600 for a smell of smoke but were unable to locate on Oct. 5 at 10:01 p.m.

The following 24 cases were presented to the GRAND JURY and indicted as True Bills with no “No Bills” on September 16, 2024:

JOHNNY AARON MORALES.

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First Friday Coffee Oct. 4 at library The Milam County Historical Commission is sponsoring First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library this Friday, Oct. 4. Hours are 9 to 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome. MVFD garage sale set for Oct.

Rockdale Fair, rodeo kick offs October 16th

Rockdale Fair Association is gearing up for the 2024 Rockdale Fair and Rodeo which begins on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with family night at the carnival. The Miss Rockdale Fair Pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.