Dr. Estell earns THC’s Lifetime Achievement Award at Austin event

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recognizes and honors worthy accomplishments and exemplary leadership in the preservation of Texas’ heritage. Rockdale’s favorite historian, Dr.

WEST BELL AVENUE

Scenes like this one were played out all over Rockdale after being coated with a layer of ice last week. The cleanup has begun by the city to get things back to normal at some point.

Winter storm leaves a mess

The winter weather that moved through our area left behind a mess. I pray by the time this hits print power has been restored to everyone. If you need help with cleanup, please reach out and I will do what I can to connect you with help. There are so many kind souls that live in our area.

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.

Kindergarten happenings

We can’t believe that our kiddos have completed an entire semester at Rockdale Elementary School! We hit the ground running and had a semester jam packed full of learning and fun. We can’t wait to see what this semester brings.

More Super Bowl eats, treats

Kyle’s Kitchen How about more Super Bowl food this week? We all deserve some decadent food after this past week.

RPD makes one felony arrests, report two accidents during week

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • David Glenn Davis, 58, Elgin, was arrested on Thursday by Ofc. Krejci for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and family violence. Accidents On Thursday Sgt.

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.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: Wednesday: • 326 Rice for a tree limb that fell on a carport.   • 352 North US 77 for a fire alarm.   • 1201 East Cameron for a blown transformer.   • 304 San Jacinto for a power line down.   • 1702 Sager for a blown transformer. Thursday: • 509 Metcalf for a pole fire.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

C a l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Jan.