Tickets available online for sesquicentennial dinner, dance

One of many sesquicentennial events is the dinner and dance party which will be held July 13 at the KC Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. The live musical act is Kenny Orts. Attendees may come dressed in their favorite era attire from 1874 to 2024 or can come as they are. This is not a fancy dress event.

FFA OFFICERS

New officers for the Rockdale FFA are (L-R) Lacy Lindgren, Macy McDaniel, Klay Eschberger, Luke Olivares, Andrew Hernandez and Molly Moody. The chapter is looking for individual and business sponsorships for their projects. Contact Olivares, treasurer, at 210-870-8473 for more information.

Groundwater Summit July 18

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host the 10th Annual Burleson and Milam Counties Groundwater Summit on July 18 at the Caldwell Civic Center.

QUICK LOOK

Two fundraisers are upcoming for the Rockdale Scrappers 15U softball team to help them with expenses for the State Softball Tournament in Axtell. Thursday night, June 27 Rockdale Pizza Hut will give the team 15% of all orders placed from 5 p.m. to closing if you mention this fundraiser when paying.

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.

Two felony arrests, two traffic accidents during the past week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Ofc. Wall arrested Paul Henry Ruiz, 49, Cuero on a Pardon and Parole Board warrant on June 20. • Ofc. Wall arrested Henry Sams, 68, Rockdale for assault of family/household member with previous conviction on June 24.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: June 18—Suspicious activity, Hamilton Avenue, Rockdale; follow up, CR 410; alarm, Avenue C, Milano; follow up, San Gabriel Street, Rockdale; theft, FM 485; trespassing, Fifth Street, Milano; abandoned vehicle, CR 140;...

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Cameron Avenue in front of Sonic for a two-vehicle accident at 12:54 p.m. June 21. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • 1393 CR 457 along with AMR for a lift assist at 8:13 p.m. June 18.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for June 13-17. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Warranty Deeds Melissa G. Kirk to Milton Darrell Shuffield and Debra Joyce Shuffield – Lots 12-13, Allen Addition, Cameron (2,160). Alexis Ortiz to Maribel Gonzales – D.

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH

This is an architectural rendering of what RJH will look like when construction is completed. The junior high campus is the one RISD school that is receiving the most work including a new gym, library, new classrooms, updates in the auditorium and kitchen as well as a secure entrance.