Police made felony arrest during week

The Rockdale Police Department made one felony arrest during the past week: • Joe Ramos Jr., 51, Rockdale was arrested on Thursday for assault family/ household member impeding breath/circulation.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 900 West Cameron Avenue for a vehicle that ran into a building on Wednesday. • CR 303 for a fire behind a vacant house on Sunday. • Dollar General for a vehicle/pedestrian accident.

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Dec.

GAUSE NEWS

My calendar says winter begins on Dec. 21. A little cool Monday morning. The sun is shining and it is going to be a beautiful day. The weather is like several things in my life: I have no control over it. Older adults “remember when” Mr. Rogers sang “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood”?

The origins of some holiday traditions

Christmastime is here. Presents are being purchased and wrapped. Stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season.

Pork loin and Jewish brisket recipes

We normally have beef for Christmas and it’s usually a rib roast, but this year rib roast prices are high as a giraffe’s behind so we’re changing it up and having Mom’s chuck roast with black onion gravy.

ORGANIZATIONS

Senior Center seeking volunteers, donations The Rockdale Senior Center is in need of volunteers on Mondays to deliver Meals on Wheels twice per month. They are also asking for donations for their Angel Tree and seeking people to adopt a senior or buy items from their wish list.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Holiday. Tuesday—Breaded chicken patty, hamburger buns, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, fruit salad, milk. Wednesday—Chicken tenders, okra, mashed potatoes, wheat bread, pudding, wafers, milk. Thursday—Salisbury steak, roll, egg noodles, vegetable medley, cantaloupe, milk.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Dec. 4-14. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Jesse Jackson and Sharon Jackson to Brenda Randig and David Randig – 10 acres, Thomas J. Chambers Survey 7 (5,736). Gerald Richard Haskins and Maria P.