Trunk or treats

Several Rockdale-area churches are having “trunk-or-treats” Halloween night, in lieu of the traditional trick-or-treating.

Police start probes of theft and assault during past week

POLICE REPORT Rockdale police began several investigations during the past week including one each of theft against elderly and assault causing bodily injury. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said the theft against elderly probe includes the taking of several televisions from a Rockdale home.

Fugitive arrested Friday in Temple

SHERIFF’S REPORT The second person wanted in a Sept. 13 shooting in Cameron has been arrested in Temple.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the jail log for Oct. 22-29 from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department. 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.

Final results listed from Fair sales

Final results were completed last week for all the auctions at the 2018 Rock-dale Fair. Total of all auctons, benefiting Milam County FFA and 4-H members, was $632,400.75. The youth livestock auction total was $333,991.05, the second highest total in sale history.

Cub Scouts earn Bobcat pins

Rockdale Cub Scouts Pack 789 had five Cub Scouts awarded their Bobcat pin. The Bobcat achievement is the first award as a Cub Scout. According to Cubmaster Jennifer Eubank, The Cub Scouts learned the scout law, oath, motto, handshake and sign to achieve this pin.

‘WHIP’ deadline Nov. 16

CAMERON—Deadline to apply for assistance under the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) is Nov. 16.

MASONRY STARTS—

The new Rockdale Police Station on the corner of Cameron (US 79) and Green has reached another milestone with brickwork proceeding at a rapid pace. City officials will tour the inside for the first time on Monday.

48 draw grand jury indictments

CAMERON—Forty-eight persons drew indictments during a Thursday grand jury session, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey, who listed them as follows: • Colton Brady Coufal, 23, Cameron, bail jumping–failure to appear.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. RSBC set to host play Saturday at church At 7 p.m.