Gone

The massive old pecan tree at the Rockdale Post Office didn’t survive the winter of 2021 and had started to become dangerous with large limbs dropping daily. Johnny Beran and his crew made quick work of taking the tree down on Thursday.

Meadowbrook Baptist to host Hospitality Day

Meadowbrook Baptist will host their Hospitality Day from 8 a.m. to 12-noon Saturday in the fellowship hall. Hospitality Day is like a garage sale except everything is free. If there is a family in need of anything, please text 512-760-0166 and they will try to accommodate that need.

CUTE PUPPIES

CUTE PUPPIES

Carrying a lighter load

Ihave shared in the past that when we bought our home not too long ago we downsized. It’s been a painful process getting rid of things you thought you needed. A few weeks ago we cleaned out a mini-storage unit, you know the kind with the roll up door and a padlock.

CHURCH NEWS

Women’s motivational event set for Sept. 24 at First Baptist Church “Joy for the Journey,” a Christian motivational event for women, will take place from 8 a.m. until 12-noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at First Baptist Church, 400 W. Main St. in Cameron.

Who was that masked man?

Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS “Re turn w it h us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear— out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great white horse, Silver, its masked rider, and his faithful Indian companion, Tonto—a cloud of dust, a hearty ‘Hi-ho, Silver!

Milam 4-H awards banquet set for September 14

Each year, we honor those 4-H members who have excelled in their projects, leadership and contests throughout the year. These young men and women have worked hard to achieve great accomplishments at the County, District, and State Levels.

FIRE CALLS

Milano VFD Responded to: • US 79 and CR 346 for an accident on Saturday. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • 100 block of South Broadway for a transformer on fire on Sunday.

Four felony arrests made by RPD, one accident reported

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Jaime Perez Jr., 18, Austin, was arrested on Tuesday for unauthorized use of motor vehicle. • Zykia Flowers, 18, Waco, was arrested on Thursday for two charges of credit/debit card abuse.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Aug.