Resdential appraisals up 17 percent

MORE NEWSBRIEFS Residential property values in Milam County, which were mailed out last month, have increased by just under 17 percent. But Milam Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Dyann White said the response from the public has been less than expected “given the large increases.

Mom pleads guilty in child scam

CAMERON—A 29-year-old former Milano resident has pleaded guilty to injuring her child in an on-line sympathy scam.

Cleaning it up

Volunteers, including more than 50 Rockdale High School students (above) spread out over Rockdale Friday for Earth Day cleanup projects.

Ex-city worker indicted on sex assault

A former two-time City of Rockdale Public Works Department employee was indicted Thursday for sexual assault of a child in connection with an incident that’s alleged to have happened nine years ago.

Former RHS teacher wins $11,000 prize

Mark Brady, former Rock-dale High School teacher, certainly “made the grade” Saturday night. Brady won the $11,000 gift card first prize in the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fund-raiser, held in the KC Hall.

Milam joining opioid lawsuit

Citing fraud, “gross negligence” and possible loss of life, Milam County has joined numerous other entities in suing the makers of opioids.

ROYALTY

—Torry Locklin and Hanna Jimenez have been named Mr. and Miss Rockdale High School for 2018. The announcement was made during Saturday night’s Prom, held in the Patterson Civic Center.

IN THE LOOP

—One of the biggest Earth Day projects Friday morning was at the Mill Street skate park. Several dozen volunteers from the Rockdale Rotary Club and Rotary Interact students teamed up for extensive landscaping which included plants and putting down 40 bags of mulch.

Fourteen sentenced in district court

CAMERON—Fourteen persons were sentenced last week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey, who listed them as follows: • Johnny Ray Smith, 37, Calvert, five-year prison term, pleaded guilty to assault bodily injury–family violence with previous conviction.

NEWSBRIEFS

MCT plans weekend of play performances CAMERON—Milam Community Theater plans four performances of “Same Time Next Year” April 26-29 in the Williams Civic Center in Cameron. Performances are set for 7 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. April 29.