San Miguel, Masek to attend leadership camp

Cruz San Migel (Rockdale High School) and Madison Masek (Thorndale High School), incoming juniors, have been selected to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Camp. The RYLA program is an intensive training experience for incoming juniors and seniors.

THE CONCRETE WORK CONTINUES

THE CONCRETE WORK CONTINUES—Tx D O T ’s downtown Rockdale project continues with concrete being poured on the south side of US 79 in front of Citizens National Bank and in front of the old Gaither Ford building which now houses L&L Food Salvage.

Refreshing summer sippers and a grilled veggie recipe

Upgrade your standard iced tea! This Peachy Mint Iced Tea with Lemon is the perfect way to add a light flavor to your regular go-to. Peachy Mint Iced Tea with Lemon 40 ounces water divided 5 bags black tea 1 medium peach pitted and sliced 1.

4-H’er Miller attends state water ambassador training

Milam County 4-H member, Robert Miller, attended the State Water Ambassador Training the week of June 27th. Robert has served as a State Water Ambassador last 4-H year and will be entering in his second term this year.

County 4-H enrollment starts Sept. 1

Milam County 4-H will start enrollment on September 1st. You can enroll online by going to www. join4h.com and select the Join 4-H link on the front page. Enrollment for 4-H members is $25 per member and $10 per volunteer. We have a variety of 4-H projects and opportunities for you to do in 4-H.

Four arrested on felony charges

Rockdale police officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • David Campbell, 37, Rockdale, was arrested on Thursday by Ofc. Hensley for two charges of assault on a peace officer/judge, attempt to take weapon from peace officer and resisting arrest.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 541 South FM 487 for a one-vehicle accident blocking the roadway. • 3731 East US 79 along with AMR and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office for an accident. • 409 Walnut Street for the smell of gas. • CR 313 and 313A for a large grass fire of over 200 acres.

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: July 5—Assist other agency, North Newhouse Avenue, Cameron; information, CR 308, Rockdale area; burn ban violation, FM 908; information, CR 353, Gause area; mental health call, Milam County; mental health call, North...

ORGANIZATIONS

Farmers’ market, garage sale in Davilla Upcoming events at the Davilla Community Center are a farmers’ market and garage sale on Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A potluck dinner and game night will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6.