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CARE PACKAGES

CARE PACKAGES

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00am

CARE PACKAGES—The American Legion Post 358 boxed up packages for active-duty service members from Milam County on Sunday which were packed full of all kinds of goodies for each soldier as part of their new initiative #Post358Cares. Shown here are (L-R) Post Commander Jim McKimmey, Post Adjutant Debbie McKimmey and Finance Officer Ron Rabinowitz. For more information about the program or to sign up your Milam County active-duty service member, email post- 358cares@ gmail.com.

PATRIOTS PEN WINNER

PATRIOTS PEN WINNER

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00am

PATRIOTS PEN WINNER—Milano Junior High eighth grader, Macey Stewart, won the VFW essay contest “How Can I Be A Good American” at the District 28 meeting held on Sunday, Feb. 27. Macey is the daughter of Doug and Wendy Stewart of Milano. This is the first time for Post 6525 to have a winning entry at the District level and she will now advance to the State level. On hand for the award are (L-R) Rockdale Memorial Post 6525 Commander Larry Rubino, Miss Stewart, Post 6525 Auxiliary President Donna Diver and VFW District 28 Commander Ray Sanchez.

HOLY ROLLER

HOLY ROLLER

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00am

HOLY ROLLER—Rockdale traffic came to a standstill on Thursday afternoon about 2 p.m. when a church came through town on its way to a new location. The pews were still inside as it rolled down Cameron Avenue on the back of an 18-wheeler. Luckily this little church was short enough to get under the traffic lights with ease.

Mapping technology helps city plan for future

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00am

At Monday night’s city council meeting all the details of the sale of the property on FM 487 were nailed down and the plan is moving along as planned. Some new details on what would be required of the buyers were laid out by the council members and MDD Economic Director Jim Gibson. A new survey of the property will be conducted soon since the last survey was done in 2018. The council gave the go ahead for listing the property.

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