GETTING READY FOR EARTH DAY

Dave Melton, coordinator for Rockdale’s annual Earth Day, addressed the First Friday get-together at the city library last week. Earth Day activities are going on all month but the big day is April 22 with a full day of activities planned.

Nine draw 20th District Court terms

CAMERON—Nine persons were sentenced recently in 20th District Court, as follows: • Justin Douglas Young, 24, Cameron, 14-year prison term after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with deadly weapon-family violence.

NEWS BRIEFS

Stash Your Trash set Saturday at Fair Park The annual spring Stash Your Trash event for Rock-dale residents is set for 8 a.m. to 12-noon Saturday at Fair Park. Residents will be able to dispose of many items free in roll-off containers.

New PD debut

Wednesday, April 17 is set to be the first day of use for Rockdale’s new police department. An open house is tentatively set for May 4.

Vehicle recovered

Rockdale Police recovered a vehicle last Wednesday which had been reported stolen and arrested a 16-year-old juvenile female. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said the vehicle had sustained some damage. He said the juvenile was charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle and was released to a parent.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for April 2-8. 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.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Chris White presented awards Monday at Milam County Commissioners Court. From left: Lt. John Mendoza, Sgt. John Vargas, Lt. Bill Behler, Deputy Josh Perez, Sgt. Sam Ferguson, Jail Capt. James Pratt, Capt. Mike Clore, Jail Lt. John Torres, Jail Administrator Doug Veach, Sheriff White.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department: April 2—Assist other agency, Sierra Drive, Rockdale area; information, Sierra Drive, Rock-dale area; animal call, US 79, west of Thorndale; arrest made, Jesse Street, Rockdale area; welfare check, CR 354, Gause area; animal call, CR 335, Rock-dale...

RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting was recently held for a new business Medicare Champions owned and operated by Dametrus Lane, located at 129 West Cameron (US 79). The owner was joined by, her family, partner and friends along with Chamber Board and Ambassadors for the celebration of the new business opening.

ORGANIZATIONS

Historical Society seeks quilts for May 4 exhibit The Rockdale Historical Society will host a quilt exhibit May 4 at the I&GN Historical Depot and is now accepting quilts to display. Anyone interested should contact Gene Stork at 512-446-2551 or Pat Jackson at 512-446-2956.