LOOKING BACK

10-20-40 YEARS AGO  40 YEARS AGO Rockdale High School band members erupted in cheers, tears and hugs as they learned they won UIL regional marching honors and will advance to the state contest at Memorial Stadium in Austin on Monday.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 11202 North FM 908 for a residential fire alarm on October 29 at 11:18 a.m. • 508 San Jacinto for a grass fire on Oct. 29 at 12:43 p.m. • 4587 South FM 908 for a one vehicle accident on Oct. 30 at 7:39 A.M. Milano VFD • 1577 South TX 36 for a pasture fire on Oct.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Oct.

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. • Miguel Salazar Jr., 41, Richmond, resisting arrest search or transport, released.

One accident reported during week by RPD

Ofc. Lentz responded to Cameron Avenue at Cypress Trail for a two-vehicle accident on Oct. 28 at 11:19 a.m.

Healthy tips for managing diabetes during Thanksgiving

November is National Diabetes Month. The holiday season is filled with family, friends and—of course— food. But for those managing diabetes, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety.

DID YOU KNOW?

Extracurricular activities can help students be more well-rounded and present opportunities to make friends and beef up college applications.

BEST OF SHOW—

BEST OF SHOW—The Rockdale Fair and Rodeo’s home economics division was held Oct. 14-15 in the New Salem Building at Rockdale Fair Park. The home economics division was free to enter and beginners (K-2nd), juniors (3-5th), intermediates (6-8th), seniors (9-12th) and adults participated.

4-H, Cameron FMC youth to present holiday gift idea exchange Nov. 24th

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and Milam County 4-H is ready to kick off the holiday season with creativity, community and a whole lot of fun. Everyone is invited to the annual Milam County 4-H Holiday Gift Idea Exchange happening Monday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m.

CASA of Milam County: A Community Coming Together to Change Lives

A strong community is one that acts as a collective support system—creating traumainformed environments, providing resources for families, and standing together against child abuse. That’s exactly what Milam County is doing by supporting CASA of Milam County.