NEWSBRIEFS

City holds tax, budget hearing on Tuesday The City of Rockdale will hold public hearings during a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Patterson Community Center to receive comments on the proposed tax rate and proposed 2020-21 budget. The city council has proposed a 90.

100-MPH chase ends in Gause area with arrest

A chase from Rockdale to eastern Milam County, at speeds at times estimated at 100 miles per hour, ended with the arrest of a 17-yearold Spring Branch resident on a variety of charges. Capt.

Sheriff: Expert says bones are animal

For almost two days there was concern a set of bones found near Rockdale might have been human. But Sheriff Chris White said Monday morning the remains have been identified as belonging to an animal.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Aug. 25-31. Logs list persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Aug. 19-27. Compiled from public records available on the Milam County website, www. milamcounty.net. Warranty Deeds Brenda Crump to Jacob Leslie – 3 acres, Thomas J. Chambers Survey 7 (3,316). Arnell Gamble to Samantha Mundkowsky – 0.906 acres, James W.

Saving lives

The American Red Cross Blood Drive at Meadowbrook Baptist Church Friday exceeded its goal and collected 37 units, according to Tatiana Olivares, coordinator. She said those units have the potential to save 111 lives. Olivares expressed appreciation to Meadowbrook Baptist for use of its facilities.

Waiting for crisp, fall evenings

We made it to September, whew! With Labor Day next week, I am hoping for those crisp, fall evenings to approach quickly. As fall is getting closer, some may be getting ready to do a little closet cleaning.

ORGANIZATIONS

BBQ chicken at KC Hall on Sept. 12 The Knights of Columbus will hold a drive through barbecue chicken dinner on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. until sold out at the KC Hall. The plates will be $10 and will have half a chicken, sides and a dessert.

GAUSE NEWS

Sherri and James Rasco have gone to Virginia to visit their daughter Erica and family. Remember that Founders Day activities have been canceled for this year. I’ll be so glad when everything gets back to “normal” (or whatever we called normal). School is now under way in Gause.

Easy crockpot meals for school days

Now that school has started either at home or in person, how about some crockpot meals to save you a little time in the evening? I use my crockpot a lot in the fall and winter. It’s so nice to have something ready when you get home and don’t feel like cooking.