FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Cameron Avenue at Allday for a two-vehicle accident on Sept. 16 at 5:31 p.m. • 529 Green Street for a broken gas meter on Sept. 19 at 1:42 p.m. • 723 Scarbrough for a stove on fire on Sept. 20 at 4:06 p.m. • Oaklawn Drive for a fire in a tree line on Sept.

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. • Julie Deann Hartranft, 52, Rockdale, criminal mischief ($100 to $750), in custody. • Robert Peter Koenig Jr.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office dur ing the past week included: Sept.

DID YOU KNOW . . . ?

Peanut butter may not seem like a typical “diet” food when reading a nutrition label. After all, peanut butter is high in calories and fat, even for a small portion size of a tablespoon or two. However, many health experts point to peanut butter (in moderation) as a smart option.

Milano FFA welding team places in top 10

Mi lano FFA students participated in the Texas High School Welding Series contest where they fabricated a barbed wire fire pit. The team placed in the top 10. Congratulations Jaxon Ditto, Coton Kirk, Colten Stewart, and Jac Christman. Milano’s Homecoming was a great success.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.

Taste of Milam CASA fundraiser Saturday night at Kiesling Ranch

The second annual Taste of Milam fundraiser of Milam fundraiser for CASA of Milam County will be held at Kiesling Ranch, 2732 CR 430 in Thorndale from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.

Police sponsor Rockdale Night Out on Oct. 7th

Rockdale Police Department welcomes the public to Rockdale Night Out on Tuesday, October 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center. The initiative promotes community-building and strengthens police-community partnerships to prevent crime.

RISD looking for campus education council members

Rockdale ISD is looking for parents, business representatives and community representatives to serve on Campus Educational Councils at all campuses. Campus and District Educational Councils serve as advisory groups to the principals and Superintendent but have no regulatory powers.

QUICK LOOK

RHS Class of 1962 meets Saturday Rockdale High School Class of 1962 will hold their reunion on Saturday. The class will meet at 11 a.m. at Julio’s Mexican Restaurant. Rising Star’s 118th anniversary on Sunday Rising Star Baptist Church will hold its 118th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday.