Late sheriff’s widow says ‘thanks’ for public support

The widow of the late Sheriff David Greene, who died July 20 of a heart attack, joined current interim Sheriff Chris White in issuing a statement of appreciation for the support received during Greene’s illness and death.

Nursing home lifts year to No. 2 all-time

The building permit for the long-awaited Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation, an 84-bed nursing home, was issued in July, lifting 2018 to Rockdale’s No. 2 year all time in permit totals. July total, obviously buoyed by the $5,580,000 permit for the new nursing home, were $5,612,777.

Milam sales tax up for month

There was good news for Milam County in the August sales tax checks. The county, which is facing a tax increase and budget cuts, registered a monthly gain compared to the 2017 figures. Milam remains behind the yearly pace.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Deeds Luminant Generation Co. LLC to Luminant Generation Co. LLC and public (v. 1,343, p. 377, 383, 389, 397). Correction Deed Edmund Leroy II McDonald to Melissa Nicole Miller, Lori Renae McDonald and Betty Ruth McDonald (v. 1,343, p. 591).

GAUSE NEWS

Iattended the Shaw family reunion on Saturday and saw some friends and family that I haven’t seen in some time It was held in Gause Baptist Church Family Life Center. I had a great time and thank them for the invitation. Lots of people were there.

CORRECTION

In last week’s issue of the paper, one of the First Purple-And-White Scholarship recipients college was incorrectly identified. Frances King will be attending Midwestern State in Wichita Falls. Bob Roberson, who established the scholarship, was not pictured.

Retirement reception ahead Friday for Weed

QUICK LOOK Dr. John M. Weed III, who returned to his home town to begin his medical practice 44 years ago this summer, will be honored with a retirement reception Friday at the Patterson Center. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Dr. Weed is a native Rockdalian and a 1964 RHS graduate.

Blood drive Sunday at St. Paul’s church

THORNDALE—A Baylor Scott & White blood drawing is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 12-noon Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Thorndale. Spokesperson Stacy Irwin said a photo ID is required to donate.

Stadium target now Sept. 15

A month and counting. The Rockdale ISD says the tentative completion date for the new football field is now Sept. 15. Builders and the district had previously set a target completion date of the end of August but that was pretty ambitious. Supt.

MDD makes formal announcement of Bitmain choosing Alcoa smelter

The Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) made the formal announcement Monday afternoon of Bitmain’s plans to transform the former Alcoa smelter into a bitcoin mining operation. The Reporter broke that major story on July 19. Work to transform the smelter is well underway.