Scholarships, for Rockdale seniors

Here is a list of available scholarships and their deadlines for seniors at Rockdale High School to apply for this year: Bartlett Electric Cooperative Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarship, deadline April 1; Blue Gold Scholarship, deadline April 30; Knights of Columbus Scholarship, deadline April 30;...

ROCKDALE POLICE, FIRE CALLS

There were two felony arrests reported for the past week. A 36-year-old Cameron man was arrested Thursday for possession of a controlled substance and theft. Another man, 35, was on a sheriff’s warrant for assault with a previous conviction.

Cookie time

The Snug Bakery & Cafe is planning to open either in May or June at 121 East Cameron Avenue in downtown Rockdale. Owner Jacobi Mullen decided to give Rockdalians a sample of coming attractions by making and giving away over 200 chocolate chip cookies on Feb. 6.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the country 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; Feb.

Major storm hits Texas, the plains

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of emergency across the entire state due to the massive snow storm, and secured a federal emergency declaration from the White House in order to make additional resources available for communities impacted by the bad weather.

UIL competition

The UIL junior high first place team, individual winners from the recent competition are shown here, front row, from left e a to right, Areli Martinez Hernandez, Addisyn Lunsford, Brody Willard, Mason Lillard, Zeb Skrhak and Slade Windham; second s— row, left to right, Carly Lozano, Greyson...

Cold snap mean citrus crop loss in Texas

The historic cold snap that has frozen Texas this week with brutal winter weather and brought snow all the way to beaches along the Gulf of Mexico is also bringing headaches for citrus growers at the southern tip of the state.

Milano VFD chili supper, gun drawing postponed

Per Milano Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Kain Dodd, the MVFD chili supper originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, has been postponed. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible. The postponement is due to weather concerns and other unforeseen circumstances.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Feb. 5-10. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deeds Debra J. Gaswint and Warren A. Gaswint to Carrizo-Wilcox Water Development Co. LLC – 6.79 acres, William W. Hill Survey 191.