National Trial Lawyers awards Dodd Top 10

Richard A. Dodd of Cappolino, Dodd, Krebs LLP, in Cameron has been selecte d to the National Tria l Lawyers Top 10 Asbestos Mesothel ioma Tr ia l Lawyers in Texas.

‘HAPPY NOON YEAR’

About 36 children enjoyed the library’s New Year’s party on Dec. 31 by listening to ‘The Night Before New Year,’ enjoying refreshments, crafts, dancing and counting down to ‘Noon Year.’

Rockdale connection in America250’s Bald Eagle float

The three American Bald Eagle float in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1 from the America 250 Commission (America250. org) has been three years in the making and the leader of this group is Rockdale’s own Lynn Forney Young, the commission’s honorary president general.

St. Paul BBQ fundraiser Feb. 1

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School will hold its annual BBQ dinner and live auction fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall on FM 486 North. The meal will consist of brisket, barbecue sauce, noodles, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles, onions and bread.

QUICK LOOK

Brian Beard, Kay Theater board president, died suddenly at age 51 on Jan. 1 of a heart attack. There wi l l be a celebration of life at a later date to be held at the Kay Theater.

MASTER NATURALISTS

The El Camino Real Master Natural ist Chapter sponsored First Friday Coffee last week.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-4293458.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 22 at 11:25 p.m. • FM 908 at CR 305 for a grass fire on Dec. 24 at 3:25 p.m. • 1047 FM 1786 for a fire out of control on Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Dec.

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.