MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Jan.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Richard Evan Morgan, 33, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for terroristic threat of law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. • Daniel Esparza, 24, Round Rock, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Hunters Chase Apartments for a fire alarm but no fire located on Jan. 21 at 6:08 p.m. • 2140 CR 305 for a grass fire on Jan. 23 at 2:25 p.m. • CR 311 at US 79 for a one vehicle rollover on Jan. 26 at 7:52 a.m. • Near the 300 block of North Main for a gas leak on Jan. 27 at 10:59 a.m.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Chicken Parmesan, bowtie noodles, garlic bread, fruit salad, 2% milk. Tuesday—Hamburger steaks with gravy, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, cornbread, lemon pudding, 2% milk. Wednesday—Stuffed bell peppers, green beans, corn, rolls, hot spiced peaches, 2% milk.

Correction

Last week’s Milam County Courthouse Records mistakenly listed Daniel W. Rains new business (assumed name) as “Rains Finishing.” The correct name of the business is Rains Refinishing.

A shouted whisper

For 50 years, my father, Clyde E. Nichols, wrote a faith column for a local newspaper. It was later picked up by three or four other papers. I have submitted columns to The Rockdale Reporter and it is always a challenge not to use one of my father’s opinions, illustrations or anecdotes.

Refresh your soul

In John 15:15 Jesus says He’s my friend. To be honest I don’t even know what that means. Why does the Creator and Sustainer of all things want to be my friend? We are told in Proverbs 27:9 that, “Just as lotions and fragrance give…delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.

Master Gardner classes Feb. 5th

The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association has extended the registration date for its 2025 training program to Feb. 1. This course contains the curriculum necessary to become a Master Gardener in Milam County. The training will run from Feb. 5 through mid-May on Wedne sday s from 8 a.m.

Master Naturalists classes begin

Texas Master Naturalist Courses begin on Jan. 16, 2025, 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.

Eastside meets at Moon Brew January 30th

An Eastside Conversation will be held at Moon Brew Coffee Co., 109 N. Main St., on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will meet Mayor Ward Roddam, hear updates from the cit y and be given an opportunity to ask questions. All citizens are welcome to attend.