FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 1331 East Cameron Avenue for a pole on fire on Tuesday.   • 907 Northwood Circle for a brush fire on Tuesday.   • Rockdale High School along with the Rockdale Police Department and Milam County Sheriff’s Office for a report of a bomb threat which was unfounded on Thursday.

Rockdale PD officers make 3 felony arrests during past week

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Johnathan Keano-Xavier Fate, 30, Rockdale, was arrested on Tuesday by Ofc. Corey Puente on a local warrant for assault impeding breath/circulation family violence.

Symptoms of thyroid disease

Savvy enior Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checked because it might be causing my problems.

COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Feb. 9-15. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deeds Veterans Land Board of Texas to Billy J. Fenter – 14.185 acres, William W. Hill Survey 199 (650). Cherry Mae Henderson to Curtis D.

Great turnout reported for Milano VFD chili supper

Milano VFD had an amazing turn out at the annual chili supper. (See photo, page 6A.) Thank you to everyone for all of your support. A huge thank you to everyone that helped with the meal. The teachers in Milano got a sneak preview and were all very grateful.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Ham, sweet potatoes, five-way vegetables, wheat bread, chunky fruit, milk. Tuesday—Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, cream corn, wheat bread, orange Jell-O, milk. Wednesday—Lemon pepper chicken, Baby Barkers, green peas, brownie, milk.

Super easy one pot recipes

I’m ready for spring to get here, but spring, evidently, is not ready yet. Here are some easy one pot meals to help warm you up and are easy enough for weeknight dinners. And all are budget- friendly. Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta 1 lb.

ORGANIZATIONS

Heavenly Treasures open Tuesdays-Fridays For February Heavenly Treasures has Valentines decorations on sale, as well as coats and jackets from $3-$5. Keto support group meets Thursdays at 7 A keto support group meets at the First Baptist Church’s south entrance every Thursday at 7 p.m.

GAUSE NEWS

One of my favorite past time activities is watching TV. One is “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on Sunday at 6:30, followed by “American Idol.” I make sure they are recorded if we are not going to be at home.

Did you know…about The 1895?

(This information is taken from Rockdale City Council minutes.) By Feb. 7, 1895, the city council had located an appropriate lot 40’ x 125’ located on the corner of Cameron and Burleson. The land was owned by Leonard Isaacs. An ordinance was passed directing the purchase of the land.