MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: September 2—Traffic complaint, CR 417; accident, US 79; accident, CR 230; motorist assist, US 77; civil matter, Jefferson Ave.

Rockdale Police make felony arrest, respond to three accidents

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Jose David Contes, 58, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Jacobs for theft of property ($2,500 to $30,000). Accidents • Ofc. Lentz responded to US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Aug. 27 at 6:16 a.m. • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 near CR 335 for a one vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Sept. 3 at 6:12 a.m. • 326 Texas Street for a structure fire with Milano VFD for mutual aid on Sept. 3 at 12:53 p.m. * 3990 John Harper Road for a grass fire on Sept. 8 at 4:41 p.m.

Milam Aggie moms looking to reconnect

Howdy! The Milam County Aggie Moms Club is looking to reconnect with past members, and moms with current students, to join them for the 2025-26 school year. Please check their Facebook post for a list of meetings and activities. HOMECOMING— Milano homecoming is Sept. 19.

Water quality training set for October 20th

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on Big Elm Creek and other nearby watersheds, including Deer Creek, Pond Creek, Middle Yegua Creek, and Brushy Creek, will be held on Oct. 20 in Cameron. The free event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in Founders Hall at The Yards of Cameron, 301 Adams Ave.

Milam County senior health expo looking for sponsors

The Milam County Triad Senior Healthcare Expo will be held on Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at New Salem Clubhouse. This event offers an opportunity for businesses and organizations to share insights, expertise and solutions with aging adults and their caregivers.

QUICK LOOK

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church’s Annual Homecoming Picnic will be held Sunday, September 14, at Marak, (7 miles NW of Cameron, FM 2269). Mass at 10:15 a.m. Games begin at 11:30 a.m. Home-fried Chicken and Sausage Meal served at 11 a.m. with continuous serving while it lasts.

Shooter still at large; victim arrested

A shooting near Buckholts brought about an intensive search for a suspect. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, in reference to a gunshot victim in the 1800 block of CR 104 off FM 1915 outside of Buckholts.

Rockdale ISD launches cutting-edge AI translation device

Rockdale Independent School District has taken a major step forward in embracing innovative technology to ensure every family has a voice in their child’s education.