Statement from RISD regarding secure lockouts on Tuesday, October 11

Today during lunch at Rockdale Junior High, a student air-dropped an image of a threat to several other students’ phones. Those students shared the message with campus administrators who in turn contacted district administration.

Felony cases resolved in Judge John W. Youngblood’s 20th Judicial District Court

Under the direction of Bill Torrey, the Milam County District Attorney, the following felony cases were recently resolved in Judge John W.

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CASA MEETING OCT. 11 AT 7 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

CASA EFFORTS (ROCKDALE) The mission to bring court advocates for children in Milam County continues. A steering committee meeting to bring CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates last week drew 22 people. It is not too late to join in this effort.

Kraft new MDD executive secretary

Meet Julie Kraft, the new Rockdale Municipal Development District’s new executive secretary. Julie and her husband, Adam, moved to Rockdale from Florida about a year ago when Adam retired from the police department.

Milam Touch of Love starts unique fundraiser

Milam Touch of Love started a unique fundraising campaign and you can help simply by drinking coffee or tea.

Fair and Rodeo news, features

• Children’s Pageant and Miss Rockdale Fair Queen Pageant, Oct. 15 at the RHS Auditorium.   • Oct. 20—A.J. Castillo at 9 p.m.   • Oct. 21—Giovanni and the Hired Guns at 10:30 p.m. • Oct. 22—McBride and the Ride at 9 p.m. and Josh Ward at 11 p.m. • Rodeo nightly at 7:30 p.m.

Online threat to Cameron ISD foiled by law enforcement

On Sept. 30, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received a tip from a person who had knowledge of an online threat to cause harm to Cameron ISD. The tip was referred to the Milam County Sheriff’s Office for investigation.

MFVD pancake supper Saturday

The Minerva Volunteer Fire Department will hold a pancake supper and silent auction fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Plates are $10. For more information, contact any Minerva Volunteer Firefighter or Chief Ernie Glenn at 512-3650075. Crystal Denman is in charge of the silent auction.

Deanvlle VFD fundraiser Sunday

The Deanville Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual fundraiser on Sunday with a meal beginning at 11 a.m. The meal includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, noodles, dessert and tea. Barbecue by the pound w ill also be available starting at 7 a.m.