Student transfer applications being accepted by RISD

Parents of students transferring into the Rockdale Independent School District from other school districts are reminded to submit application for student transfers for the 2022-2023 school year. There is no transfer fee.

RPD makes one felony arrest over past week

Rockdale police officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Thomas McElroy, 27, Rockdale, was arrested on Tuesday by Ofc. Lentz for a warrant for theft of petroleum product (less than $10,000). Accidents Two accidents were reported during the past week including: • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 908/CR 305 for a vehicle in the roadway on Wednesday. • 994 South FM 487 for a structure fire on Wednesday. • 200 block of CR 335 along with Milano VFD and AMR for a grass fire on Thursday.

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 19—Welfare check, FM2269, Cameron area; mental health call, Thorndale area; mental health call, Milam County; motorist assist, CR 238B, Cameron area; trespassing, CR 380, Rockdale area; abandoned vehicle, CR 251;...

ORGANIZATIONS

Thorndale 4-H/FFA fish fry fundraiser set for Sunday at VFD rec hall The Thorndale 4-H and FFA Ag Boosters club will have a fish fry fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall.

REUNIONS

Holliman-Tuma Reunion The 91st annual Holliman-Tuma Reunion will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at the American Legion Hall, 2534 N FM 487. A fully-catered barbecue meal with beef brisket and sausage and all the trimmings will be served at noon for $17 for adults.

GAUSE NEWS

a typical July morning—the sun shining bright and it is probably going to be hot before the day is over. You can probably get outside work done, but on days like this, keep the water container handy and wear a hat. Me? I’m staying inside, watching TV.

MILANO NEWS

A new school year is about to kick off! The excitement among the kids is just palpable. Stop laughing. Things you need to know in Milano: football, volleyball, and cross country all begin Aug. 1. High school football players report to the field house at 7 a.m.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for July 7-15. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Jonathan Rogers and Judy Rogers to David Shaw and Parisa Mesry – 62.65 acres, Jose DePena Survey 43 (3,203). Shannon L. DeLeon fka Shannon L.