On being intentional

Iwork from home, and I am getting ready for Sunday’s sermon. I keep thinking (and praying) about what I should tell people when I step behind the iPad. What do they really need and what will really change their life?

Capital murder suspect captured

Capital murder suspect, 16-year-old Jonah Flores, of Rockdale surrendered himself on Tuesday afternoon after the Saturday, Nov. 16, murder of Christopher Flores, 22, Rockdale. Rockdale Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 400 block of E. Fourth St.

Christmas events: tree lighting, markets, more

Rockdale organizations are gearing up for Christmas with several different celebrations, the first of which is today, Thursday, Nov. 21. Ch r i s tma s T r e e Lighting— Rockdale Downtown Association’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting starts this Thursday at 6 p.m.

THANKSGIVING FEAST

Saturday’s 24th annual Community Outreach Dinner went off without a hitch and provided about 500 meals for happy recipients. Many volunteers provided delivery service, and the Rockdale Rotary Club showed up at 7 a.m. to help make sure the day went smoothly.

Master Naturalists classes start in January

Texas Master Naturalist Courses begin on January 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.

QUICK LOOK

BVR trash pick for Thanksgiving week will shift a day. Thursday, Nov. 28, will pick up on Friday, and Friday, Nov. 29, will pick up on Saturday. “Elvis” will be at the Senior Center on Monday, December 2 at 11 a.m. For $5 you can take pictures with Elvis and receive a teddy bear.

Easy Thanksgiving desserts

To my fellow diabetics: we’re going to talk about Thanksgiving desserts this week. Participate or not as you wish. I will not be diabetic on Thanksgiving Day. But I definitely will be the following day. I do like a piece of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving but that is the only time of year.

ORGANIZATIONS

Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Nov 12—Information, US 79, Thorndale; traffic complaint, FM 487; information, Avenue C, Milano; threats, Champions Drive, Rockdale; animal call, Northwood Circle, Rockdale; mental health check, CR 308; medical call, 21st...