Jenkins new GM at Alpha One Chevrolet Buick

Alpha One Chevrolet Buick has a new general manager and it’s none other than 34-year employee and fourth-generation Rockdale native Lee Jenkins.

School supplies tax holiday set for Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Six things to know about COVID vaccines for children under five

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

RPD makes four felony arrests, respond to one traffic accident

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Daniela Valdez, 41, Rockdale was arrested on Tuesday by Ofc. Hensley for a warrant for theft of property ($2,500 to $30,000). • Jesus Sanchez, 26, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Sgt.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • North FM 908 and CR 302 for a grass fire on Wednesday. • US 79 and CR 306 for a grass fire on Friday. • US 77 and FM 908 for a vehicle that hit a hog on Friday. • 312 East Hamilton for smoke in the house on Saturday, but there was no fire.

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. • Robert Lee Register Jr., 51, Gatesville, possession of controlled substance (1 to 4 grams), released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: July 26—Information, Cameron area; accident, FM 2269, Cameron area; information, CR 326; information, FM 2095; animal call, 4th Street, Rockdale; information, Country Lane, Minerva; follow up, Thorndale area;...

Tips to conserve fuel without giving up driving

Gas prices have been historically high in 2022. According to the fuel price comparison site Gas-Buddy.com, as of June 2022, the least expensive state for regular gas was Georgia, at $4.43 a gallon. The most expensive was California, where drivers could expect to pay about $6.34 per gallon.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for July 16-26. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Gary Thweatt, appointed receiver, and Linda Larue Lemons, plaintiff, to Wadi Lemons Jr. et al – 0.835 acres, Miguel Davila Survey 13 (3,288). Warranty Deeds Nathan R.

ORGANIZATIONS

Town & Country Club meeting held in Salty The Thorndale Town & Country Club met at the Salty Community home of Darleen Tucker with eight club members present and two guests. The home was decorated throughout in a patriotic red, white and blue theme.