Santa’s helpers

Rockdale Downtown Association had lots of helpers to pull off this year’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting, including (above, L-R) Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore, Rockdale Police Chief Jerry Meadors and Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace David Yarbrough, who served the fixings for the chili.

Christmas happenings this weekend

Now the Christmas season is really about to start in a big way, and here is a list of events for kids of all ages. Winter Wonderland at Wolf Park Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas Karaoke – 5 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

We’ve got a whole meal planned for your Christmas dinner featuring steaks and sides this week in Kyle’s Kitchen,

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Nov.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 5820 South FM 908 for a pasture fire on Nov. 18 at 12:26 p.m. • 614 Coulter Street for a vehicle on fire on Nov. 22 at 9:40 a.m. • South FM 908 near the curve in reference to a motorcycle accident on Nov. 22 at 3:59 p.m.

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.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests in seven-day period

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week: • Christopher Andrew Lopez, 30 Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Meadows and Ofc. Clark for evading arrest detention with vehicle and violation of parole. • Jacob Anthony Lopez, 25, Austin, was arrested by Ofc.

Thankful

I am thankful for the rain and cooler temperatures. I am thankful for my old dog that recently died. She was a good girl. I am thankful for Aggie football! I am thankful for friendships that lift me above the chaos when life gets crazy.

No Thanksgiving food this week

Even though the paper c ame out b e f o r e Thanksgiving this week, surely you have all gotten your menu down, so we'll do other recipes this week. After that carb-laden meal, you could probably use a salad. Here's a Vietnamese one.

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 512-429-3458.