Keep outdoor cooking safe

It’s that time of year again when the warmer weather makes it ideal for grilling and barbecuing outdoors! But remember to follow food safety rules in the summer months, when food-borne illnesses tend to spike. • Thaw food safely; in the refrigerator is the safest way.

‘Texas Triangle’ figures in Amtrak’s plans

Amtrak’s vision for expansion recommends more round trips for the “Texas Triangle” regions of Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston, and Austin-San Antonio to link four of the nation’s largest 31 metropolitan areas.

Band medalists

On May 7, members of the Rockdale Junior High School bands participated in the Rockdale ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest. Medalists were (L-R) Rebekah Ammons, superior on snare and mallet solos; Jasmin Nieto, superior on flute solo; and Elicia Rico, superior on flute solo.

New Chamber member

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce welcomes Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. as a new member. The Cameron location, represented here by Plant Manager Matthew Feggestad and Administrative Assistant Priscilla Barcak, is one of six of Charlotte Pipe’s growing Plastics Division plants.

No special ingredients required

I think Vietnamese food is some of the most delicious and healthy cuisines in the world. Here’s a Vietnamese noodle salad that, believe it or not, is entirely made with ingredients you can buy right here in Rockdale.

GAUSE NEWS

Dreary looking outside this Monday morning. Perfect weather for allergies to appear and mine have appeared! Wayne and I are scheduled for our second COVID shot today. A note to younger adults: When you get older, you spend more time in the doc tor’s office instead of home.

Gov. Abbott signs 2 bills that effect energy grid

The governor signed two bills Tuesday that will require weatherization of critical energy facilities and overhaul the management and oversight structure of the organization that oversees the state electric grid.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for May 25 through June 3. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Alma Luna and Jesus Ivan Luna to Rodrigo Costilla – 1.143 acres, Jose Leal Survey 29 (2,320).

Tornado preparedness can make a difference

Roughly 1,000 tornadoes per year are reported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tornadoes are intense, violent storms that feature a column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the world. However, the U.S.

Senior walk

Rockdale High School graduating seniors donned their caps and gowns to show grade schoolers what lies ahead for them.