PCI Cares contract renewed by county commissioners

The Milam County Commissioners have approved the renewal of their emergency air medical transportation agreement with PHI Cares.

Three injured in hit-and-run accident Tuesday night

The contract renewal is a good thing because on Tuesday night there was a two-vehicle accident that was head-on and a hit-and-run which sent all three occupants to the hospital by PCI. “We do not yet know the extent of the injuries,” said City Manager Barbara Holly early Wednesday morning.

3G Farm boutique opening soon in Rockdale

(Editors note: I have to admit that I knew little to nothing about hemp or CBD oil before I interviewed James Simonton. There are a lot of claims in this story, almost none of which are approved by the FDA. What the FDA has to say is in the blue box below.

What you need to know

• Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The most commonly known compounds are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the component that produces the “high” associated with marijuana use.

Board approves year-round enrollment for ACP

At the January 11 board meeting the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Board of Directors approved year-round enrollment in the District’s Aquifer Conservancy Program (ACP).

NEWSBRIEFS

MCT presents comedy ‘Clue’ this weekend The Milam Community Theatre will offer the play “Clue” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, performed by the older kids in the theater group.

One felony arrest this week by RPD

The Rockdale Police Department made one felony arrest during the past week: Michael Ray Lynn La Jr., 33, Austin was arrested on Saturday by Sgt. Fain on an outstanding warrant from Austin for probation violation/aggravated robbery.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 4980 North US 77 along with Minerva VFD on Wednesday for a report of a mobile home fully engulfed in flames, but it turned out to be a controlled burn. • 602 West Belton on Thursday for a fire in the ceiling. • A report of a grass fire on Saturday behind R&B RV Park.

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. • Victor Pargas, 33, Cameron, assault causes bodily injury family member, released on $3,000 bond.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Jan.