Heat said cause of worker’s death

A 42-year-old construction worker collapsed at the new Tiger Field worksite Friday afternoon and later died, an incident said to be heat related, according to Police Chief Thomas Harris. Harris identified the deceased worker as Jose Refugio Estrada Garcia, believed to be a Mexican national.

Council seeks input for Sumuel splash pad

A public hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall to gather information on a splash pad project the city council first approved, then backed away from over cost concerns. The special session will also include the second public hearing on the council’s proposed 91.

RRC closes out Alcoa Sandow Mine

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) Tuesday closed out the mining permit for the Alcoa Sandow Mine. It was the first-ever surface mining permit issued by the RRC in 1976.

NEWSBRIEFS

Appellate court upholds cattle theft conviction AUSTIN—The Third Court of Appeals has upheld a 2016 theft conviction in 20th District Court. William James Crennan had appealed the 2016 jury trial which led to his being assessed a 15-year prison term.

FIRE CALLS

Fire calls dispatched from the Rockdale Police Station during the past week were listed as follows: • 12:52 p.m. Aug. 15, one-fourth acre grass fire, 2800 block of County Rod 412, Rockdale VFD. • 4:48 p.m. Aug.

Multiple charges in Sunday arrests

POLICE REPORT Two Thorndale residents are facing multiple charges after police responded to a shoplifting call at Tractor Supply. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Sgt.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the jail log for Aug. 14-20 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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

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

The zapper

Of course not getting zapped was the purpose of Bluebonnet Electric bringing this simulator to the Rockdale VFD Fire Station for a drill Monday evening. Fire Chief Ward Roddam said volunteers were trained on dealing with the hazards of high-voltage lines in emergency situations using the simulator.

MARCHING INTO 2018-19

—This was the scene on Belton Avenue in front of Rockdale Elementary School just before 8 a.m. Monday, and in countless other places, as the 2018-19 school year got underway. Rockdale ISD begin the year with 1,464 students, compared to 1,507 the first day last year.