CHUCKWAGON COOKING

Former Rockdalian Jeffery Mueller was in town this weekend showing off his cooking skills using his chuckwagon for demonstrations. He is shown above with son-in-law and RHS teacher Brandon Stancik giving a lesson on cooking biscuits.

MILAM COUNTY THEATER

El Gallo (Allegra West, left) listens in and the Mute (Nikki Bora, back) stands silent as Matt (Ryan Heller, right) describes his life in an opening scene from Milam Community Theater’s production of The Fantasticks, which is on stage at the Williams Event Center in Cameron July 25 and 26, and...

Groundwater Summit takes look at aquifers, wells, local oversight

Groundwater is part of everyday life in Burleson and Milam counties. It supports homes, farms, businesses and public water systems, but much of what happens below ground—and the work involved in managing it—is not always easy to see.

IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Ofc. Wachtel was called to Walmart on Sunday afternoon about a snake in a mobility shopping scooter in the parking lot. The snake turned out to be a harmless rat snake over six feet long. Ofc. Wachtel released the snake into a field near Walmart. 

Three felony arrests made during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Lisandro Martin Trujillo, 41, Jacksonville, was arrested by Ofc. Wachtel for possession of a controlled substance (under 1 gram). • George Lee Lane, 55, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Near the 600 block of CR 303 for a drowning victim on July 16 at 5:26 p.m. Milano VFD Responded to: • Valero gas station for a large oil spill on July 16 at 6:59 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. • Aalyah Josette Arellano, 18, Harker Heights, murder, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Tuesday, July 14—Noise complaint, CR 108A; theft, Locklin Cemetery; motorist assist, US 79; motorist assist, US 77; warrant service, Seventh Avenue, Milano; inmate transport, Temple; inmate transport, Cameron Avenue,...

Pork chops recipes

Lately when I have eaten at The Texan Cafe, I have been ordering the pork chop. Highly recommended if you haven’t tried it. Here’s an easy recipe to make at home without turning on the oven. At the restaurant it’s a fairly thick chop. This recipe uses the thin, bone-in chops.

Jentsch joins MISD staff

Milano ISD has a new assistant principal, Matthew Jentsch. He will be serving elementary through high school. Good luck and congratulations! SUMMER TRIP— Our trip to San Antonio last week was quite wet. The resort shut down the pool along with the lazy river.