PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD—The Christian Information Book Store is the latest to receive a beautiful “facelift” in the form of a façade grant from the Rockdale MDD. These matching grants are available to any business in Rockdale. To find out more about the grants call the MDD at 512-446-2111.

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS—Rotary Club members gave out four scholarships last Wednesday night at Rockdale High School.

Tips for outdoor picnic safety this summer

With warmer temperatures upon us, being outdoors is a great way to spend time with friends and family, especially at a picnic. Having a picnic is a fun way to change up your mealtime. However, the Texas heat can wreak havoc if food is not handled or cooled properly.

Four felony arrests reported this week

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Austin Blaire Rydell, 56, Taylor, was arrested Wednesday by Ofc. Krejci for possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram) and for a Williamson County warrant for striking an unattended vehicle.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD responded to: • The 200 block of Yoakum and East Cameron Avenue for a one vehicle accident. They weren’t needed but they were called back to sprinkle cat little on an oil leak caused by the accident.

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: May 17—Assist other agency, North Travis Avenue, Cameron; mental health call, South US 77, Minerva; 911 abandoned call, Charles Martin Hall Road, Rockdale; animal call, Bush Road, Rockdale; information, no location...

Rockdale High School Awards Program

Matt Lehmkuhl Memorial Scholarship—Mallory McDaniel, Taytum Young and Haven Jimenez. Rockdale Fair Association—Mallory McDaniel. Rockdale Fair Queen—Haven Jimenez. Rockdale 4H—Mallory McDaniel. Louise Hale Sessions Memorial Scholarship—Peyton Shuffield. Milam County Area Go Texan— Mallory McDaniel.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for April 29 to May 15. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deeds Harry D. Vowell to Windstone Sustainable Group LLC – 80.5 acres, George W. Tevis Survey 350 (2,140). Veterans Land Board of Texas to Oliver Wendell Thompson (2,202).

Remote working vs. in-office working

Remote working has been associated with a greater work-life balance since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago, but a recent survey suggests that perception may be misleading.