DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The Texas Historical Commission awarded the Milam County Historical Commission the Distinguished Service Award which recognizes exemplary initiation and execution of comprehensive programs that preserve Texas’ multitude of historic and cultural resources.

Board actions at Monday meeting

Rockdale ISD board of directors held its regular meeting on Monday night and addressed key updates for the 2025-2026 school year. HR Director Christy Betchan and Maintenance Team member Kenny Svrcek were honored at this year’s first recipients of the district’s R.O.A. R. award.

New stop signs coming to Rockdale streets soon

As part of Rockdale Police Department’s ongoing efforts to enhance traffi c safety, work orders have been issued to replace yield signs with stop signs or establish 4-way stops at the following intersections: Four-way stops: Belton Street at Green Street, Belton Street at Burleson Street, Belton...

QUICK LOOK

The annual Minerva Community Center meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. All Minerva community members are encouraged to attend. During the meeting both new and old business will be reviewed as well as electing a new trustee.

School year off and running

The school year is off and running! New kids, new schedules, new friends. New bus stops. Please be observant and watch for students entering and exiting buses. TEXAS HEAT— I often wonder, this time of year, if the heat will ever let up. August and September can be rough.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-4293458. Milam County Ham Radio Club meeting Milam County Ham Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Shrimp salad three ways

Shrimp is one of my favorite foods and I like it cooked all kinds of ways. During these dog days of summer, shrimp salad is always a favorite. This first one is a fairly classic American shrimp salad.

Rockdale PD reports two traffic accidents during past week

Accidents • Ofc. Jacobs responded to Milam at Main Street for a two-vehicle accident on Aug. 14 at 6:45 a.m. • Sgt. Strouth responded to 209 East Ferguson for a Ryder rental truck which stuck a pole on Aug. 16 at 2:55 p.m.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Rockdale General Store for a propane tank on fire on Aug. 13 at 11:38 a.m. • 717 Vernon for a smoke alarm on Aug. 14 at 4:15 p.m. • 209 East Ferguson for a grass fire on Aug. 16 at 2:55 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.