Why Rockdale needs an industrial park

Economic development by itself, does not directly help that many people – only those who can participate in it. However, setting up a system where the City can make more money and reinvest into the community can benefit everybody. Rockdale needs industrial value on its tax rolls.

WELCOME TO ROCKDALE

WELCOME TO ROCKDALE

GRAND OPENING

GRAND OPENING

YARD OF THE MONTH

YARD OF THE MONTH

QUICK LOOK

VFW Post 6525 is hosting the First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library this Friday, September 6. The event runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome.

ORGANIZATIONS

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. All gardeners are welcome to share ideas and experiences.

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. • Eric Alexander Alewine, 23, possession of marijuana (under 2 ounces), released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Aug 27—Information, 5th Street; animal call, CR 344 Loop; welfare check, US 190, Milano; abandoned vehicle, FM 485; mental health check, Childress Drive, Rockdale; assist other agency, Cameron Avenue, Rockdale; information,...

Rockdale PD makes three felony arrests, two accidents listed

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • John Robertson Jr., 47, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Davis on a warrant for assault of family/household member impeding breath/ circulation. • Jason Daniel Sanchez, 38, Pueblo West CO, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 2140 CR 305 for a tree on fire due to lightning on Aug. 27 at 9:58 a.m. • 298 CR 300 for a tractor fully engulfed in flames on Aug. 27 at 8:54 p.m. • 24 Ford Lane for a lift assist on Aug. 30 at 10:08 p.m.