RISD names new band director; Acevedo retiring after 14 years

Rockdale High School announces the appointment of Andrew Quinn as the new band director for the upcoming school year, suc ceeding Adrian Acevedo who is retiring after 14 years as Director of Bands in Rockdale.

Fire safety

Members of the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department held a fire safety and prevention course for first graders on Friday morning at Veterans Memorial Park. Fire Chief Dude Matous told the children it is important to recognize a fireman in all of his gear in case they saw one.

Voters to decide Milam County runoff races

Early vot ing in the Milam County runoff elections started on Monday and ends on Friday, May 24. Rockdale’s voting location is the Patterson Community Center for both early and election day voting. Thorndale’s location is the Veterans Memorial Hall.

NEW MAYOR

NEW MAYOR

QUICK LOOK

Alcoa retirees meet June 13 Rockdale Alcoa retirees will meet on Thursday, June 13, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a business meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. Meals will be $15 and the dessert group is last names M-Z.

MHS seniors graduate

The Milano 2024 seniors have graduated and are ready to begin the next stage of their lives. I wish them all the best and pray that they accomplish all of their goals. SUMMER— Find something fun to do with your kids this summer. May I recommend day trips.

ORGANIZATIONS

There’s a new shop in town at Street Ministries at 225 N. Main St. The shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells a variety of Christian- themed merchandise.

GAUSE NEWS

Gause Volunteer Fire Department had a fishing tournament on Saturday. Butch Ditto’s grandson was a winner. (Sorry, but I do not know his name.) Gause ISD has let out for the summer. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday- Thursday. We hope all students have a great summer.

Rockdale PD makes five felony arrests during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • Trevor Wells, 28, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for possession of a controlled substance (4 to 200 grams). • Sandie-Ann Wilson, 39, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • The 500 block of Bowser along with Oncor for a tree on fire from a wire on May 14 at 9:24 a.m. • US 79 at CR 434 Loop for a one vehicle accident on May 16 at 4:36 p.m. Gause VFD Responded to: • East FM 485 at CR 263 Loop for a one vehicle accident on May 14 at 9:48 p.m.