Former Cameron police officer indicted

James N. Sherer, 40, of Cameron, formerly employed as a sergeant at Cameron Police Department, was indicted by the Milam County Grand Jury today for third-degree felony, tampering with evidence.

RHS CROSS COUNTRY

The Rockdale High School cross country team had more water than usual to deal with on Friday after about three inches of rain on Thursday night at their River Run Tournament at Apache Pass. About five inches of much needed rain fell over the past several days.

AWARD

The Milam County Historical Commission received the Distinguished Service Award for 2021 from the Texas Historical Commission. The group has received this award many times in the past, which is a huge accomplishment for a small rural county. Front row, (L-R) Paula Sisco, Dr.

4-H Clubs for 2022-2023 deadline is September 1st

MILAM 4-H NEWS MICAH HOLCOMBE Extension Agent Milam County 4-H will start enrollment on Sept. 1. You can enroll online by going to www.join4h.com and select the Join 4-H link on the front page. Enrollment for 4-H members is $25 per member and $10 per volunteer.

Grilling with skewers; shrimp, pineapple and veggie skewers

COMMENTS FROM MICAH MICAH HOLCOMBE Milam County Extension Agent Most skewers are made from metal or bamboo. If you’re using bamboo, soak them before cooking/grilling.

Rockdale PD makes three felony arrests, responds to accident

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week, including: • Kentra Keon Davis, 28, Rockdale, arrested by Sgt. Hubnik on Tuesday for burglary of a habitation, possession of a firearm by a felon, theft of firearm and possession of controlled substance.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Us 79 and US 77 for traffic control on Thursday.   • 331 Houston for a report of a kitchen fire on Thursday.   • CR 312 for a tree on fire on Thursday.   • 710 Douthit along with Oncor for a power line down on Thursday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

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.

Two Mexican crockpot recipes

I used to do a diet called Wheat Belly a while back. It’s low carb but you can have fruit on it which is why I chose it. I made this with a few changes, and it was very good. And it’s a crockpot meal so you don’t have to heat up the kitchen.