Police make four arrests over past week of service

Rockdale Police Department made four arrests over the past week. One was for a warrant for theft of property between $100 and $750, one for unlawful carry of a weapon, one for marijuana possession, and one for driving while intoxicated, second count.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • US 77-US 79 intersection for traffic control at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday. • Responded to Rockdale Junior High for a fire alarm at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday. • 206 Douthit for a medical call at 1:51 p.m. Wednesday. • US 77 and FM 487 for an 18-wheeler trailer that had lost its load at 4:24 p.m.

City seeks opinions on Parks Plan

The City of Rockdale is launching the second community survey as part of its Comprehensive Plan. “Rockdale residents will have the opportunity to give their opinion on the city’s parks system,” said Rockdale Mayor Brett Boren. “This will provide very useful data on how we can plan park improvements.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process, and persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Joseph Charles Miller, 20, Cameron, housed at county jail for treatment. Arrested before transfer.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Oct.

Homecoming deemed a great success

Homecoming was a great success. It was nice to see so many former students return to enjoy football and the festivities. I was the DJ for the homecoming dance. Discovered that is not something I have a talent for, but the kids seemed to have a good time. School dances haven’t changed that much.

ORGANIZATIONS

Rockdale Rotary Club meets the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Rockdale Noon Lion’s Club also meets at RVFD on the first and third Wednesday of each month with lunch provided.

REUNIONS

Hairston-Diver reunion to be held Saturday The annual Hairston-Diver Family Reunion will be held on Saturday at the Milano Community Center in downtown Milano. Please note this is a change of date from previous reunions. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. A potluck lunch will be served.

GAUSE NEWS

O ur family is sad at the death of Sandra Dworaczyk’s husband, Edward. Most of you know Sandra is Wayne’s sister. We had lots of good times together. Younger people, spend all the time you can with those in your family who are older. If you are around them, a lot of your time, they will be missed.

Scenes from the 2023 Homecoming parade

Scenes from the 2023 Homecoming parade