Sailor brings Christmas spirit to France

Letter to Admiral D. L. McDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C., 26th December 1944: Dear Admiral McDonald, Eighteen people asked me to write you this letter on our behalf. At Christmas time, my wife, three boys and I were in France, on our way from Paris to Nice.

Winter Wonderland

Downtown Rockdale was alive with people enjoying the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland festivities including the annual lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday evening. Above right, Santa and Mayor Ward Roddam led the parade on top of a flashing firetruck from the Rockdale VFD.

QUICK LOOK

The RISD Band program will hold its Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in the RHS auditorium. The night will feature the Rockdale Beginning Band, the concert/Symphonic Band, the Jazz Band and the Big Blue Band.

Morgan

Mr. Morgan It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary “Gab” Edward Morgan, 64, of Milano. Gary passed peacefully in his home on Saturday eve ning, Nov. 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec.

One felony arrest this week by RPD

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Victor Montoya, 30, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Rodriguez for theft of property (greater than $2.500) with two or more previous convictions. Accidents • Ofc.

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 Office during the past week included: Nov.

FIRE CALLS

Gause VFD Responded to: • 22 Hills Road for a structure fire assisted by Milano and Cameron VFDs on Nov. 24 at 7:52 a.m. Milano VFD Responded to: • South TX 36 at East Holdiness for a two-vehicle accident on Nov.25 at 4:34 p.m.

Tiger Tough Welding Series hosts 392 students from 27 schools

The annual welding series competition sponsored by Perry & Perry Builders drew 392 students from 27 schools to the competition held at the S.W.A.T. Building on Nov. 19.

‘Christmas at the Kay’ set for 3 p.m. Sunday

“Christmas at the Kay,” Rockdale’s annual musical highlight, will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, with added performers in addition to the always-popular Communities in Concert Band, directed by trumpeter Lee “Sparky” Thomason, and the Rising Star Baptist Church Praise Team.