City of Rockdale approves new comp plan

On Monday, July 8, the Rockdale City Council adopted the new Rockdale Mid-Century Comprehensive Plan, wrapping up 15 months of work by the planning team and the community. This new plan looks at how Rockdale can responsibly grow through the year 2050.

WINNERS

Taking home gift baskets for participation in Rockdale's Sesquicentennial Historic Walking Tours are Esperanza Rivera and Kristina Loyd with Meggins Scheel. The tours were held on Saturday, July 13.

BINGO PARTY

MARC held their annual bingo party last Tuesday and every consumer went home a winner with baskets filled with snacks, grooming items, crazy socks, gift certificates and arts and crafts. 

QUICK LOOK

One will be at Rockdale Community Market which is held in Cardinal Roofing's parking lot. This fundraiser will benefi t Rockdale youth football and cheer. Homemade burgers are on the menu and will be cooked to order.

Rockdale PD makes three felony arrests during past week, two accidents listed

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Jennifer Yvone Guelker, 37, Milano, was arrested by Ofc. Davis for possession of a controlled substance (under 1 gram) and criminal trespass. • Victor Manuel Montoya, 27, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Love and Learning Center for a fire alarm that turned out to be a false alarm on July 17 at 11:07 a.m. • 1108 East Cameron for a report of the smell of some in a house on July 18 at 10:49 p.m.

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: July 16—Information, Briar Lane, Rockdale; follow up, US 79, Thorndale; animal call, CR 342; information, CR 236A; theft, CR 429; information, CR 264; information, Gause Road, Gause; follow up, Main Street, Rockdale;...

Sesquicentennial comes to a close

Rockdale’s sesquicentennial celebration came to a close on Sunday at Veterans Park with free swimming, a water slide, dunking booth, cupcakes and a concert by the Communities in Concert band.

QUICK LOOK

The 100th anniversary of San Gabriel Christian Church will be held on July 28 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary followed by a meal in the Family Life Center with speakers and music. RSVP at 512-517-2972 by leaving a voice mail or texting your name and response.