One felony arrest this week by RPD

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Jennifer Simank, 51, Granger, was arrested by Sgt. Bielamowicz for possession of a controlled substance (4 to 200 grams). Accidents • Ofc. Jacobs and Lt.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 2148 South US 77 near FM 908 for a hay bale on fire on March 27 at 11:21 a.m. • 821 Ackerman for a gas leak on March 27 at 1:53 p.m. • CR 333 near CR 335 for a grass fire on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. • CR 320 near CR 319 for a gas leak on March 27 at 10:27 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Mach 24—911 Open line, FM2116; warrant service, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; traffic complaint, US 77; alarm, 12th Street, Cameron; civil matter, CR 221; abandoned vehicle, FM 437; welfare check, US 79; RSO check,...

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. • Daniel Ray Cain, 42, Rockdale, non-payment of child support, in custody.

Easy Easter desserts with fruit

E aster needs a great dessert in my humble opinion. Here's an easy cobbler recipe that would probably work with any fruit, but strawberries say spring to me.

Milano students advance to UIL academic regionals

The high school students recently competed in Academic UIL and many of them have advanced to regionals. Congratulations to all of you. CR342— I am hearing lots of rumors about a stretch of CR342. If the state has given the county funds to pave 2.5 miles of this road, who is doing the work?

ORGANIZATIONS

Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society April 18 speaker event

The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) will present “Exploring Traditional and AI Tech Pathways for Czech Ancestry” on April 18 at the Caldwell Civic Center located at 103 TX 21. Registration and morning refreshments begin at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Milam Arts Society announces April, May happenings

The Milam Arts Society and Moon Brew Coffee Co. share upcoming calendar of events for April and May. There are workshops, live music and community gatherings featured. All events will take place at Moon Brew Coffee Co. April 2026 Events • Saturday, April 4 (10 a.m.)— D.L.

Voting under way for 2026 Chamber Awards Banquet

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Banquet will be held on April 23 at the SLR Training Center, 2590 FM 2116, with social hour starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The banquet celebrates the achievements, vision and leadership of Rockdale’s local businesses and community members.