QUICK LOOK

Murray Street Church of Christ will hold its 2026 school supply giveaway from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 in the annex building. Students and parents may pick up free supplies during those hours. For more information, contact Shelly Sanders at 512-760-6100.

Changes could be coming for Bridge Park

A meeting was held last Thursday night at Rockdale City Hall to discuss possible updates to the 2.83-acre Bridge Park on the east side of town. The city has applied for a Department of Wildlife grant that could be as much as $427,000.

RISD prepping for upcoming school year

The Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 20, with discussions focused on preparing for the upcoming school year, student success, school safety and district operations.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Near the 400 block of West Cameron for a two-vehicle accident with injuries on July 24 at 11:45 a.m. Gause VFD Responded to: • CR 264 near the old Sugar Loaf Bridge for a grass fire on July 21 at 5:09 p.m.

ROCKDALE POLICE REPORT

Calls for Service Rockdale Police Ocers responded to 429 total calls for service during the past week including 76 calls for 911 emergency service.

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. • Loretta Harvey, 43, Lexington, public intoxication, released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, July 21—Motorist assist, FM 437; harassment, FM 2116; civil matter, Sixth Street, Cameron; motorist assist, TX 36; disturbance, Charles Martin Hall Road, Rockdale; fire, CR 264; civil matter, Nolan Avenue, Cameron;...

MISD school year to begin Aug. 11

Milano ISD students return to school Aug. 11. Meet the Teacher will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, on all campuses. Meet the Eagles will begin at 6:30 in the MHS gym. TEACHERS— Milano Elementary will see the return of Missy Christman to Special Education, and new teachers—Ms.