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Fair carnival schedules released

The 2022 Rockdale Fair and Rodeo’s carnival schedule has been released.   • Wednesday, Oct. 19: Armbands are $30 from 6 to 10 p.m.   • Thursday, Oct. 20: Armbands are $30 from 6 to 10 p.m.   • Friday, Oct. 21: Opens at 4:30 p.m. Armbands are $35 from 6 to 11 p.m.   • Saturday, Oct.

QUICK LOOK

Bring CASA to Milam County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Cameron Housing Authority, located at 704 W. Sixth St. “Please join our Facebook Group, ‘Bring CASA to Milam County,’ for more information,” said spokeswoman Nancy Zenner.

Manhunt ends in arrest

A manhunt on Friday night ended with the subject captured early on Saturday morning. The subject, Christian Devaughn Rayford, was caught by MCSO Deputy Dillan Ford early Saturday mor ning when he stepped in front of Ford’s car on CR 302.

‘Secure lockout’ Tuesday

Tuesday at Rockdale Junior High, a student air-dropped an image of a threat to several other students’ phones. Those students shared the message with campus administrators who in turn contacted district administration.

American Legion turkey shoot Oct. 30

The American Legion Carlyle Post 358 will hold its annual turkey shoot at 12-noon Sunday, Oct. 30. Food and drinks start at 11 a.m. There will be 12-gauge with a maximum barrel length of 32 inches including choke. Ammunition will be provided. No super full or extra full chokes.

Marker dedication

The Historic Texas Cemetery marker dedication was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening at the old City Cemetery. Joan Ratliff acted as MC for the event. Mayor Brett Boren led the Pledge of Allegiance and Melanie Todd sang the National Anthem and Texas, Our Texas.

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.