Library to host genealogy lock-in

Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library and the Milam County Genealogical Society will present the 22nd Annual Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, Oct. 20. The day-long event will feature experts in their fields to discuss all facets of genealogy research, organizing, checking official records and more.

Fall break and the Fair

Fall Break and Fair Week have been fabulous! Congratulations to all the students that participated in the Fair. CROSS COUNTRY— Milano Cross Country runners will be participating in the regional competition in Corpus Christi Monday and Tuesday. Good luck runners!

Delicious, somewhat healthy recipes for this cooler weather

Kyle’s Kitchen Imay have posted this before, but it’s so good on a cold day and it’s a full meal. This recipe calls for bacon, but I’ve made it with jalapeno sausage, leftover brisket and ham.

ORGANIZATIONS

Rockdale Rotary Club meets the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Rockdale Noon Lion’s Club also meets at RVFD on the first and third Wednesday of each month with lunch provided.

REUNIONS

RHS Class of 1993 to host 30th reunion A 30th Reunion for the Rockdale High School Class of 1993 will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The reunion will include a 4 p.m. tour of the high school, 500 Childress, and a 5 p.m. gathering at the East Bell Taphouse, 101 E. Bell Ave.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Oct. 20—Jason Zapata. Oct. 21—Brandyn Gibson. Oct. 24—Kevincito Cooke. Anniversaries Oct. 20—Judi and Paul Kruse.

DID YOU KNOW?

Interest rates have been headline news for well over a year. In an effort to tame inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased mortgage interest rates with regularity over the last year-plus.

TP&W FISHING REPORT

Wa ter l igh t l y stained; 75 degrees; 3.45 feet below pool. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits and topwaters fished around hydrilla. Crappie are good with two pound catches on 1/32 ounce jigs fished in thick brush in 3-5 feet of water. White bass are slow. Blue catfish are good on shad.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Oct. 1-11. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Without Warranty Merlene Slavik and Shirley Jean Slavik Rinn, testamentary trustee of the Johnny Slavik Testamentary Trust, to Milam County – 0.

CHURCH NEWS

New Jersalem will host Hallelujah Fest New Jerusalem Church in Rockdale will host a “Hallelujah Festival from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The church is located at 103 Mulberry St. The event is described as a “Sweet Treat for the Soul” and the event will feature snacks and goodies for the public.