Flu cancels TISD classes

NEWSBRIEFS Classes in the Thorndale ISD were canceled through this week’s end Tuesday due to an outbreak of “flu and flu-like symptoms.

Calendar input sought

Rockdale ISD is requesting input on the development of its 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. The calendar can be accessed at the district’s website, www.rockdaleisd.net.

Sunday accident ends with arrest

POLICE REPORT Rockdale police said an arrest was made Sunday after a driver left the scene of an accident in the 500 block of Miller. According to police, an unknown vehicle struck a parked pickup, a mailbox and a trash can and did not stop.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Jan. 21-27. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket during the week Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

EAGLE SCOUT—

Richard Eubank III was awarded the prestigious “Eagle Award” in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. John’s United Methodist Church Saturday. To become an Eagle Scout is over a 10-year process and requires one to obtain over 21 merit badges.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department: Jan.

Milam 4H’ers win at contest

Congratulations to our Plant ID 4-H members who competed at Fort Worth Stock Show Saturday. Milam teams placed first in both junior and seniot competition. Here are the results: Juniors: 13 teams 44 individuals Team—1st, Milam County, J.W.

Milam 4H competitors (L-R):

Front, Kassidy Hundle, Luke Holcombe, Noah Bradley, Grady Ranspot, Liam Whalen, Jack Luckey; back, J.W. Hollas, Jason Ponnaiya, Jenna Lindig, Rebecca Kostroun, Kaylee Jackson, J.W. Hollas, Mason Lindig, Ryan Luckey, coach Irby McWilliams.

EDUCATION NOTES

Elementary Wednesday—College colors day; Sunshine Club National Puzzle Day/puzzle contest. Thursday–Admission, review and dismissal meetings; Campus Education Council Meeting, 3:30 p.m., library.

Hospital board incumbents seek new term in ‘20

Filing continues for the May 2 city, school and hospital board elections with all three Rockdale Hospital Board incumbents who terms expire this year now seeking new terms. They are: • Gerri Offield, Place 2 (East Ward). • Karolyn Puccio, Place 4 (West Ward). • Lachelle Matthews, At-Large).