Rockdale Pre-K establishes foundation for a positive school experience

Research has overwhelmingly shown that Pre-Kindergarten establishes the foundation for a positive school experience and has many long-term benefits for the students who are enrolled and attend school on a regular basis.

Chamber names more turkey giveaway winners

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Giveaway winners and sponsors for the past few weeks are as follows, as announced by KRXT. Nov. 29—Dorothy Denton, Attorneys of Texas Title; Steven Richter, Classic Bank; Ronnie Rieger, Rockdale Building Materials Center; Cindy Cates, The Rockdale Reporter.

Rockdale PD makes two felony arrests in seven-day period

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Ernest Robertson, 60, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Ofc.

Tips for long-distance caregivers

Savvy enior By JIM MILLER Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long- distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86- year- old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me.

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: • FM 1786 off West US 79 for a four vehicle major accident with injuries along with AMR, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Temple EMS, three PHI helicopters and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

Milano Christmas parade a huge success

The Christmas parade in Milano was a huge success! We had three trains this year, which I don’t think has ever happened before. BREAK— Reminder that school gets out for the Christmas break at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Students will not return until Jan. 10.

Seafood for Christmas dinner

What are you going to eat for Christmas? We only eat turkey once a year, so we definitely won’t be having that. I’d be happy with a ham, but we normally have beef. We usually have a rib roast, but they have gotten so expensive. One year Dad grilled ribeyes, and that was a nice dinner for Christmas.

ORGANIZATIONS

Gospel of Life Church New Years Party Gospel of Life Church’s pastors Santos and Maria Gonzales announce their New Years Eve Experience and Praise Party with evangelist Sonia Bass on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. The church is located at 193 North FM 487. Heavenly Treasures $5 bag day Dec.