A strong finish to end of school year

As students and teachers are fast approaching spring and nearing the end of the current school year, it is understandable that students can lose focus on what has been accomplished. Parents and guardians play an essential role in helping students stay on task and finish the school year successfully.

Dr. Estell turns 93 on Friday

Rockdale’s favorite historian, Dr. Lucile Estell, is turning 93 on Friday. She will likely be present at First Friday Coffee this Friday at the library so be sure to tell her happy birthday.

MCT is looking for volunteers

Would you like to help your community? Do you need volunteer hours? Milam Community Theater invites you attend a volunteer workshop and registration. “For those who have been involved with a production before, you know how many moving parts there are.

Officers respond to three accidents over past week

Rockdale Police Officers responded to three accidents during the past week including: • Ofc. Krejci responded to Main Street and Cameron Avenue on Tuesday for a two-vehicle accident with no injuries. • Ofc.

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.   • Kayla Cheyenne Tabor, 22, Cameron, housed for treatment center.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 322 Half Avenue for a grass fire on Tuesday.   • Gemini for a fire alarm on Wednesday but there was no fire.   • Green Street and Davilla along with Oncor for a transformer that was sparking on Wednesday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Feb.

Recipes for springtime

Kyle’s Kitchen Looking ahead at the weather it looks like we are finally in for some spring-like temperatures and that makes me happy. One of the first things I like to cook is pasta primavera (the Italian word for spring) with lots of fresh veggies.

Many preparing gardens as spring approaches

The wind is blowing spring closer and closer to us. Many are out getting gardens ready. Please be careful and watch for things that sting and things that bite. They are also out and moving around more. SPRING SPORTS— Spring sports continue in Milano.

Cemetery association to hold clean-up day

Gause Cemetery Association will have a clean-up day at the cemetery from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18. Food and drinks will be provided. All help is needed. For more information, call Ray Ditto, 512-7600143, or Holly Jentsch, 979255-2347.