Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems December 28, 2022

Due to the loss of system pressure in the low-pressure plane of the city’s distribution system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Rockdale (PWS1660002) public water system to issue a Boil Water Notice.

Visible changes coming to The 1895 in early 2023

While most of the work being done by Vision Historic Preservation Foundation (Vision Rockdale) has been more behind the scenes by such things as grant writing, fundraising, architectural and engineering planning, permitting, obtaining products and securing contractors, Rockdale is about to witness...

Search warrant nets two suspects

On Dec. 22, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Milam County Sheriff’s Office and the Rockdale Police Department’s K-9 Unit executed a search warrant at an address in the 1500 block of County Road 458, south of the City of Thorndale.

Rancheria Grande meets January 5th

The Rancheria Grande Chapter meeting will be held at 10.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.

2022 Year in Review: highlights from past year

JANUARY— The Milam County Medical Task Force released its findings about the county’s medical issues after having studied them since April of 2021. The task force determined over the past eight months: • It is not economically feasible to pursue after hours and/or urgent care in Milam County.

ROOSTER PARTY WINNER

Several shops in town—Hodge Podge Etc., Christian Infor-mation Book Store, Rustic Charm, Shear Gypsy, Charming Blossoms and Treat Yourself Boutique—held a unique “Hens and Rooster” event before Christmas. The “hens” shopped and made their wish lists at each store Dec.

GRAND OPENING

GO Car Wash, located at 681 W. US 79 in front of Walmart, is scheduled to hold their grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 5. They will be giving out free car washes from that day until Jan. 9. They will be selling monthly passes for $9.99 for the first month.

CITRUS SHOW

Milam County 4-H won big at the Citrus Show held on Dec. 17 in Mercedes in the Rio Grande Valley. Kaylor Eschberger won first place individual in the intermediate category. His brother Klay Eschberger took home third place. Kaylor is shown here being awarded his prize.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • North FM 486 and CR 412 for a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Wednesday along with AMR and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office.   • 513 Murray for a power pole sparking and power outage on Wednesday along with Oncor.

Three felony arrests made by Rockdale PD

Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Christopher Andrew Lopez, 27, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Ofc. Lentz on a warrant for possession of controlled substance (less than 1 gram).