Ofc. Hensley captures Temple murder suspect on Saturday

A most bizarre crime story came to an end over the weekend in Rockdale, thanks to an effort between the Rockdale Police Department and an eagle-eyed Rockdale citizen. Glen Boswell, 31, a suspect in a capital murder case in Temple, was arrested by Ofc.

Free school meals for all students

Rockdale ISD Child Nutrition department has announced the district will provide free meals for all students for the 2022-23 school year. The meals will include one entrée, one choice of milk and student’s choice of fruit and vegetables for both breakfast and lunch.

TEAMWORK

TEAMWORK—Volunteers from the VFW Post 6525, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, the Rockdale Police Department and AWARE Central Texas worked together to provide needed school supplies to 455 students on Saturday.

THAT’S NOT SANTA

THAT’S NOT SANTA—Rockdale’s favorite Santa carver, John Shoemake, strayed from his Santa carvings to make a special wooden sculpture of his friend Jerry Cass.

St. Monica’s Homecoming Festival Aug. 21

CAMERON—St. Monica’s Catholic Church will hold its Homecoming Festival on Sunday, Aug. 21, beginning with a polka mass at 9 a.m. featuring the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Barbecue beef and sausage plates will be sold for $12 from 10 a.m.

Jenkins new GM at Alpha One Chevrolet Buick

Alpha One Chevrolet Buick has a new general manager and it’s none other than 34-year employee and fourth-generation Rockdale native Lee Jenkins.

School supplies tax holiday set for Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Six things to know about COVID vaccines for children under five

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

RPD makes four felony arrests, respond to one traffic accident

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Daniela Valdez, 41, Rockdale was arrested on Tuesday by Ofc. Hensley for a warrant for theft of property ($2,500 to $30,000). • Jesus Sanchez, 26, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Sgt.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • North FM 908 and CR 302 for a grass fire on Wednesday. • US 79 and CR 306 for a grass fire on Friday. • US 77 and FM 908 for a vehicle that hit a hog on Friday. • 312 East Hamilton for smoke in the house on Saturday, but there was no fire.