First Friday Coffee at the library

Rockdale Homecoming Association is sponsoring First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library this Friday, February 7. All are welcome to attend from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

CASA needs volunteers; meeting slated

CASA of Milam County is in dire need of volunteers because of the high number of cases from Child Protective Services. Please consider volunteering and attending an informational meeting on February 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the CASA office, 105 S. Main Street.

DUELING TOWN HALLS

—Last Thursday night there were two town halltype meetings in Rockdale at 6:30 p.m. Judge Bill Whitmire held one at the One Stop (top photo) regarding the possibility of moving the Tax Office to the Appraisal District providing an opportunity for input from the public.

Bell: Rockdale helped him succeed

The theme of this year’s black history month is African Americans and Labor.

Fair Assn. scholarships available for area seniors

Milam County high school seniors who have shown projects and have met the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Rockdale Fair Association. The association has awarded over $10,000 annually in scholarship money to further their education.

Milam burn ban back in place

A burn ban for Milam County went into effect at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, after consulting with area fire chiefs. A violation of the ban is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

Master Naturalists classes continue

Texas Master Naturalist Courses began on Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Cameron. “If you are passionate about native Texas plants and animals you are welcome to joins us,” said organizer Linda Burgess.

Things to eat on game day

Ifigure we need some food for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9, so here are some I found that sound good to me.

ORGANIZATIONS

Milam County Ham radio club Milam County Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Odd number months, the club meeting is at Banda’s Mexican Restaurant. Even number months the club meets at Dairy Queen in Cameron. For questions email Nobles at jvnobles2@outlook. com.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Niels Hunt Beery, 70, Rockdale, criminal trespass, • Thad Ryan Smith, 47, Florence, arson, in custody.