FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • FM 1786 off West US 79 for a four vehicle major accident with injuries along with AMR, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Temple EMS, three PHI helicopters and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Ca l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Dec.

Milano Christmas parade a huge success

The Christmas parade in Milano was a huge success! We had three trains this year, which I don’t think has ever happened before. BREAK— Reminder that school gets out for the Christmas break at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Students will not return until Jan. 10.

Seafood for Christmas dinner

What are you going to eat for Christmas? We only eat turkey once a year, so we definitely won’t be having that. I’d be happy with a ham, but we normally have beef. We usually have a rib roast, but they have gotten so expensive. One year Dad grilled ribeyes, and that was a nice dinner for Christmas.

ORGANIZATIONS

Gospel of Life Church New Years Party Gospel of Life Church’s pastors Santos and Maria Gonzales announce their New Years Eve Experience and Praise Party with evangelist Sonia Bass on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. The church is located at 193 North FM 487. Heavenly Treasures $5 bag day Dec.

RISD board recognizes UIL students

At Monday’s RISD board meeting and luncheon, elementary, intermediate and junior high students were recognized for placing in Academic UIL competitions. Student athlete, Jesus Bocanegra, was recognized for placing 2nd at District, 7th at Regional and was a State Qualifier in Cross Country.

Health department hosts Indonesian health delegation

On Dec. 12, Rober t Kirkpatrick of the Milam County Health Department hosted a five-member health delegation from Indonesia for a one-and-ahalf- hour presentation on rural public health.

A&M professor gives advice on food, treats during holidays

Some dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren’t always healthy for dogs and can create health issues over time. Because of this, Dr.

VERY EXCITED—

VERY EXCITED

‘Christmas at the Kay’ puts everyone in holiday mood

‘Christmas at the Kay’ puts everyone in holiday mood