Inside new PD

City council members, and guests, got their first look inside the new Rockdale Police Station in a Monday evening tour. They also got some good news. City Manager Chris Whittaker said the construction is ahead of budget and the city will be able to construct an extra carport.

‘Bitmain? ‘Not to worry’

Construction at the Bit-main site in the former Alcoa smelter has stopped for a 45-day period but County Judge Dave Barkemeyer says “not to worry.

Styrofoam business not coming here

As anyone who has driven past the former Coffield Warehouse at the Union Pacific tracks on Main Street knows, the much-anticipated StyroRez company is not coming there. Another business, Servicing Welders Across Texas (SWAT), is now occupying the building.

Saints preserve us

Friday was All Saints Day and to commemorate the occasion children at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church portrayed some of the saints throughout the ages Sunday: They include: (L-R) front, Sophia Yanis, St. Hildegard of Bingen; Julian Martinez, St. Ambrose; Hector Yepez, St. Jerome; Ariana Mora, St.

Young wins judge’s race

Steve Young is Milam County Judge-Elect. Young, a Republican, out-polled Democrat Jared Melde 5,418-2,513 Tuesday to win the position being vacated by two-term Republican incumbent Dave Barkemeyer.

Funnyman Scout to visit library Nov. 17

Tweed Scout, speaker and author will be present a program at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, according to Librarian Melanie Todd.

NEWSBRIEFS

Historical Society chili dinner ahead Saturday The Rockdale Historical Society’s annual chili dinner is set for Saturday at the New Salem Clubhouse in Fair Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out. Desserts will be available and there will be a silent auction during the meal.

Troopers called to area wrecks

State troopers were called to several traffic accidents in the Rockdale area during the last seven days. Trooper Ernest DelBosque said no injuries were reported at 4:38 a.m. Oct. 30 when a vehicle driven by Noe Reyes of Cameron hit a deer on US 77 near the CR 315 intersection.

Pre-dawn chase leads to arrest on four charges

POLICE REPORT A traffic stop turned into foot chase in the pre-dawn hours on Sunday, resulting in an apprehension and four charges being filed against a 43-year-old Rockdale man. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Ofc. Jonathan Robertson stopped a vehicle around 1 a.m. when the driver fled the scene on foot.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Oct.