CLARIFICATION

In several recent stories The Reporter has made reference to the City of Rockdale’s pledge to not raise water rates this fiscal year. That’s true for the general public. However, since April, owners of multi-unit buildings have seen large water bill increases.

Arrest follows Monday chase

An 18-year-old Salado man was arrested Monday afternoon following a brief chase in Rockdale.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for June 16-22 Jail logs list all 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 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: June 16—Trespassing, CR 429, Rockdale area; information, CR 233, Rockdale area; welfare check, North Columbus Avenue, Cameron; type of call not listed, North US 77, Minerva area; information, CR 374, Milano area;...

CTFB FOOD BANK

CTFB FOOD BANK—Twice monthly visits to the Rockdale KC Hall continue for the Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry. On Thursday the food bank served 673 individuals in 278 families. The free food boxes are available beginning at 9 a.m.

ORGANIZATIONS

The annual Liberty Cemetery Association meeting scheduled for July 5, has been canceled for this year due to COVID-19. “The executive board thought for the safety of all, it was better to cancel,” according to Judy York, association secretary.

GAUSE NEWS

Sunday Wayne and I went to Temple and had supper with Kristi and her friend, Bill, at Olive Garden. Chelsi Coldiron and Noah and Kenzie have been to California sightseeing for 10 days. They will be heading home at the end of the week.

MILESTONES

Marriage Licenses Kenneth Daniel Svrek and Annette Marie Smith. Trevor Cordell Grimes and Taylor Rose Heldenbrand. Steven Wade Shaw and Katrina Ann Wagner. Owen Leon Knight Jr. and Brandi Wilkerson. Colbee Patrick Channing and Kyla Paige Tucker.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

June 26—Gaye Bland. June 27—Elein Beery. June 28—Michele Fletcher. June 29—Tovia Katz. June 30—Blade Bassler. Anniversaries June 28—Ashley and Eric Willard.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Winnie L Corp. to Deborah Vann Custody IRA, Lone Star Trust & Investment Service, custodian – 0.36 acre, William W. Lewis Survey (2,056). Charles E. Truitt and Terrie J. Truitt to Danial Evans and crystal Evans (2,073). James Alfred Isbell Jr.