FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Gil’s Game Room on East Cameron Avenue for a report of a fire under a vehicle on Friday, but upon arriving there was no fire.   • 315 Sanford Street for a structure fire on Saturday.   • 314 Sierra Drive to put out a controlled burn on Saturday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

Texas Showdown Freedom Rally fun

Spring forward hiring event Feb. 22

Good Morning Business Partner,   I am excited to announce the upcoming annual “Spring Forward” hiring event!  This will be a great opportunity to showcase your company and your services as it will be open to all job seekers in the Milam County and surrounding areas!

Rockdale’s economy: where we started to present

Rockdale grew from a sleepy farming and railroad stop to a manufacturing town in the 1950’s when Alcoa started. In the early 2000’s, both Alcoa and the Luminant power plants shut down and the town has not been the same since.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program seeking local student applicants

South Milam County high school students and home-schooled students in Thorndale, Milano and Rockdale interested in developing their leadership skills, and having a great time doing so, are invited to fill out an application for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program.

Bond vote ahead on RISD needs

All RISD campuses are at full capacity, expansion is needed to meet growth, and better security measures are being mandated by the state. As a result, RISD will hold a bond election in May to meet these needs.

QUICK LOOK

Benefit for family who lost home Fire claimed the home of Kristi Martin, Clemente Abila and son Easton early Saturday morning. Martin is director of Tiger Town Learning Center. Tiger Town will hold a benefit for the family at their facility on Sunday, Jan. 29, selling chili and desserts from 10 a.m.

Rockdale MLK Day march held Sunday

Rockdale’s MLK Day celebration was held on Sunday. The march started at Wolf Park and ended at Sumuel Park where refreshments of juice, sodas and grilled hot dogs were waiting for the marchers.

ORGANIZATIONS

Train museum meeting Thursday The Rockdale Train Depot Museum will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 19) at the Rockdale Depot. Meeting topics will be working on a budget and discussion of hiring a depot director.