ROYAL NOMINEES

RHS has five nominees for Homecoming Queen for 2024 and they are (front row, L-R), Macy McDaniel, daughter of Chuck and Sharon McDaniel; Izabella Delgadillo, daughter of Juan and Veronica Delgadillo; Kinley Galvan, daughter of Mitchell and Tiffany Galvan; Alison Rodriguez, daughter of Joshua and...

Tonkawa welcomed back to Texas

The Tonkawa Indian Tribe was welcomed back to Texas after buying a sacred spot they call Red Mountain, known around Milam County as Sugarloaf Mountain, in December of 2023.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

A going away party for former city manager Barbara Holly’s retirement was held on Friday at the Patterson Center attended by city employees, family and friends. New city manager Tim Kelty was on hand to thank Holly for her work in helping him transition into his role.

First Baptist Church celebrates 150 years

(Editor’s note: Dolores Sonntag compiled historical information for this Reporter story. The late RISD teacher, Ramona Barlow, left First Baptist Church with a treasure trove of its history.

QUICK LOOK

Night of Peace set for Saturday Mark your calendars for Rockdale Earth Day’s second annual A Night of Peace on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Wolf Park. The program will begin at 8 p.m. followed by light refreshments. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Kay Theater.

ORGANIZATIONS

Hanover Community reunion set for Sunday Hanover Community Homecoming Reunion and picnic lunch is scheduled for this Sunday, September 22 at noon. Call Mary Wysong for more information 254-7186244. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.

A few football snacks

Let's talk about some football snacks this week. Evidently this first recipe is going viral on TikTok but that isn't where I saw it. This is going to come out much better if you grate your own cheese instead of using pre-grated.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Beef tips with gravy, white rice, okra, cornbread, pears, 2% milk. Tuesday—Smoke sausage, yellow hominy, green salad, banana pudding wafers, 2% milk. Wednesday—Charbroiled beef patty, baked beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, hamburger on bun, apple cobbler, 2% milk.

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: Sept.