QUICK LOOK

Two Rockdale School Board races—so far— for the May 2 election are: • Place 6: Incumbent Janice Keen and Sharee Mitchell. • Place 7: Incumbent Julia Cardona and Quinn Kearney. The last day to file for a place on the ballot is Feb. 13 by 5 p.m. St.

ICE, ICE, BABY

Rockdale woke up to ice and sleet Saturday morning with below freezing temperatures all weekend. All Milam County schools were closed on Monday and Tuesday. The City of Rockdale, banks and other businesses were also closed Monday. Trash service was moved back by one day.

ROAR AWARDS

Rockdale Intermediate School teachers Linda Massey, left and Jessica Janak received R.O.A.R. awards at last Wednesday's school board meeting. The board also recognized UIL academic medalists and Rockdale Junior High's One Act Play medalists.

DONATIONS

 Alpha Tau Delta service sorority made several donations recently to RYBA, $150; Project Unity, $500; and, above, Rita Juergens accepts $500 for Christmas Roundup from Nacole Musto.

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 Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Jan.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1040 W. Cameron Ave. Apt. 8 for a stove on fire on Jan. 13 at 11:02 a.m. • Brazos at Childress for a communications line down on Jan. 14 at 1:09 p.m. • 507 N. Main for a fire alarm on Jan. 14 at 3:37 p.m. • 107 Oak Park One for a structure fire on Jan.

Rockdale PD makes one felony arrest in seven-day period

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Alice Amyx, no age given, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Clark for injury to a child/disabled person recklessly causing serious bodily injury or mental impairment.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion monthly meetings 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 512-429-3458.

Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade

Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade