‘Lord, I’m coming home’

Aman stopped beside a Chic ago news stand which advertised “Papers From Your Old Home Town” and inquired of the boy, “Have you got a Dallas paper?” “Yes, sir, here you are,” replied the youth, and went on about his work.

Successful Blakely fundraiser

Thank you everyone who helped make the Carl Blakely fundraiser a huge success. FALL SPORTS— Volleyball is off to a great start and the cross country kids are up and running early every morning.

ORGANIZATIONS

Linwood Acres Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Becky’s Sandwich Shop located at 2148 US 77, Rockdale. All gardeners are welcome to share ideas and experiences.

Just easy recipes this week

Kyle’s Kitchen I always assumed that Fettuccine Alfredo was an Italian American dish because I just didn't think Italians from Italy would make it. I was wrong. Alfredo's was a restaurant in Italy and two movie stars helped make it popular in America.

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. • Tony Neal Bradford, 47, Bryan, possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams), released. • Ashlie R.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 238 Russell Drive for a wire arching/sparking on Aug. 12 at 4:29 p.m. Milano VFD Responded to: • Near US 79 and TX 36 for a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Aug. 8 at 1:27 p.m. • US 79 at TX 36 for traffic control for a broken down semi on Aug. 9 at 5:34 p.

RPD makes six felony arrests during week

Rockdale Police Officers made six felony arrests during the past week including: • Christopher Michael Garcia, 47, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for a Bell County warrant and possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram) in a drug free zone.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: July 6—Arrest Made, FM 485; civil matter, CR 236A; information, CR 304; information, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; information, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; welfare check, CR 306; traffic hazard, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; assist...

LOOKING BACK 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The city’s ambition to own and operate its own grader has at last materialized. Through the cooperation of her citizens and through the agency of the Ford Service Station, W.E.

Career Academy gets $5.25M grant

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) a grant of $5.25 million to renovate the College & Career Academy. This investment marks a transformative step towards enhancing educational opportunities for Rockdale students.