It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas

Rockdale Downtown Association kicked off the Christmas season on Thursday night at Wolf Park with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The weather was perfect until about 6:45 when a light rain started and then it got worse, but the tree was lit and everyone had a good time.

Milano Christmas parade set for December 13th

The Milano Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 13. Line up will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Milano Elementary parking lot. A little bird told me Santa is sure to be there. FOOD DRIVE— Milano Student Council is having a food drive.

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 512-4293458.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: November 11—Abandoned vehicle, US 77, Burlington; suspicious vehicle, FM 1712; accident, US 79; medical call, US 77, Burlington; citizen contact, FM 979; traffic complaint, FM 485; information, Thorndale; disturbance,...

Rockdale PD responds to four traffic accidents during past seven days

Accidents • Ofc. Bielamowicz responded to near Cefco for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on November 12 at 6:23 p.m. • Ofc. Meadows responded to near Julio’s for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on November 13 at 12:53 p.m. • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 2108 Vogel for a carbon monoxide detector going off on Nov. 14 at 6:45 p.m. • Near the intersection of West US 79 and CR 311 for a train on fire on Nov. 17 at 6:13 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.

QUICK LOOK

Milano bake sale Sunday Milano High School’s Project Graduation will hold a bake sale fundraiser on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milano Cefco. Cash, checks and Venmo payments accepted. All proceeds will benefit a substance-free graduation night event. For more information call 254-718-0133.

Coat drive a big hit

Coats and hoodies and hats, oh my! The Conference Center at Rockdale High School was a busy place last Friday and Saturday as the community “shopped” over 200 coats and hoodies and they were given away to anyone who needed them in all sizes. The RISD coat drive was helped by St.