NEWSBRIEFS

School district buys four used buses The Rockdale Board of Trustees approved the purchase of four 2018 International Carpenter buses from Franklin ISD for the purchase price of $254,758 with a five-year loan from Citizens National Bank.

Four felony arrests made in past week

Rockdale police made four felony arrests over the past week with one of them involving a minor. The 15-year-old was arrested on a warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Oct. 14.

FIRE CALLS

• Tuesday, 5:34 p.m. — Milano VFD responded to a call for a fire about a half mile from the 600 block of CR 237, but found that it was an unreported controlled burn. • Thursday, 6:42 p.m.— The Rockdale VFD put out a grass fire in the 1200 block of North FM 908. • Friday, 5:13 p.m.

Milam felony cases resolved in district court

Under the direction of Bill Torrey, the Milam County district attorney, the following felony cases were resolved in Judge John W.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Oct.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

• Thad Ryan Smith, 43, Cameron, arson intended damage habitat/place of worship, in custody on $25,000 bond. • Lee O. Graham, 60, Cameron, possession of controlled substance (less than 1 gram) in a drug-free zone, resist arrest search or transport, in custody on $8,000 bond. • Alvin Trevino Jr.

Choose your perspective

The other day I read, “Pick your rut because you will be in it for awhile.” There’s truth in that. They call it the comfort zone for a reason. The Blonde and I are in a transition and, while it’s God’s plan, it’s not easy. Anyone?

NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH

Rockdale ISD Principals sha Eoff, Rockdale Elementary School; Kathy Pelzel, Rockdale were recognized in the October 12 regular board meeting Intermediate School; Kelly Blair, Rockdale Junior High School; during National Principals Month.

Crockpot deliciousness and breakfast casserole

Ok, ok. I’m not going to talk about Thanksgiving food for at least one week, but I sure am looking forward to it. Ken and Christine were here last weekend and we started talking about our Thanksgiving meal. Noelia is our turkey, gravy and homemade roll maker.

Chicken with Bacon Gravy

1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. minced garlic 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 chicken gravy dry mix packets 1-1/4 cup water 2/3 cup heavy cream (add at the end) Add the chicken to the slow cooker.