Four felony arrests made during week, one accident reported

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Martin Bermudez Jr., 27, Rockdale, was arrested on a Milam County Sheriff 's Office warrant for criminal mischief ($2,500 to $30,000) on May 9.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Murphy Oil for a hit and run accident on May 7 at 9:34 a.m. • 1658 CR 446 for a fire alarm on May 8 at 11:09 a.m. There was no fire/false alarm. • Murray at Wilcox to block off the streets on May 11 at 7:26 a.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. • Shimeshaka Shavon Anderson, 40, Cameron, assault of public servant, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: May 7—Animal call, US 79; information, FM 2027; abandoned vehicle, US 79; animal call, CR 325; assist other agency, CR 314; information, CR 313; noise complaint, CR 342; animal call, CR 235B; suspicious vehicle, Gabriel...

Rockdale Earth Day Garden Tour

First Presbyterian Church’s meditation garden was a tranquil stop. Bob and Cathy Slobod’s back garden at 818 Francine was a hit with attendees. Ward and Kathryne Roddam’s backyard garden and pool drew plenty of visitors. Dr. John Mike Weed and Jeanie Weed’s beautiful yard is a favorite for photos.  

STATEMENT HAT DAY

The Senior Citizen Center on Green Street decided to celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday with a special hat theme. The men were not to be outdone and also donned their finest.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for May 3-9. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Continental Homes of Texas LP to DRH Energy Inc. – Lots 9-13, Block C, Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 3-11, Block # and Lot 20, Block F, Cornerstone Phase 1A (1,654).

Gause Methodist VBS set for June 2-4

It’s a very dreary Monday morning. I do better when I can see sunshine. Gause Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. June 2-4. There is no cost for those who attend.

Rockdale High School hosts band solo, ensemble contest

Director of Bands Adrian Acevedo and Assistant Band Director Roberto Palomino hosted the Rockdale Solo and Ensemble Contest at RHS. They took 55 junior high soloists and four junior high ensembles. Three soloists received Excellent ratings and 52 soloists received a Superior rating.

END OF YEAR PARTY

—Members of the Thursday Reading Club celebrated the end of the year of books, programs and fun with a wine and cheese party at the home of Patricia McKee. Other hostesses were members of the yearbook committee Chair Barbara Nelson and Wendie Upson.