Samsung eyes North Milam presence

CAMERON—Milam County commissioners, meeting Monday in regular session, heard County Judge Steve Young report Korean high-tech giant is eyeing a solar farm being developed in northern Milam County.

NEWSBRIEFS

The 2019 Christmas Roundup, Rockdale’s annual program to bring Christmas cheer to the less fortunate springs into full gear early next week. Sunday the Knights of Columbus Hall on US 79, east of town, will be open from 4-7 p.m. to accept toy donations and for setup.

‘Slight’ injuries from accidents

POLICE REPORT There were six vehicle accidents reported in Rock-dale during the past week, one involving a motorized wheelchair and one involving a bicycle. Police Chief Thomas Harris said only “slight” injuries were reported.

OFF THEY GO

—About 60 bikers participated in the annual Buddy Oney Toy Run which left The Ranch at 11 a.m. Saturday, Organizer Charles Starr said the event raised about $7,500, including $2,500 from a donor who wished to remain anonymous.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s department during the past week included: Dec.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Dec. 3-11. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

FIRE CALLS

Fire calls, dispatched through the Rockdale Police Department over the past week were listed as follows: • 3:46 a.m. Dec. 3, controlled burn rekindle 900 block of FM 3242, Milano VFD. • 2:50 p.m. Dec. 3, grass fire/ private road/ Uocndale VFD. • 5:14 p.m.

KAY DONATION

—The recent Christmas at the Kay musical presentation at Rockdale’s historic Kay Theatre netted 215 pounds of food for the needy. The food was donated to the Rockdale Christian Services Food Pantry. Bob Burnett, Kay Theatre board member is shown with the food in the RCS Pantry.

EDUCATION NOTES

Elementary Wednesday—Sunshine Club light breakfast; Santa Shop, Room 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday– Sunshine Club “Wear Your Pajamas With Your Favorite Christmas Shirt; Admission, Review and Dismissal Meetings; Santa Shop Room 8, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland, RHS, 5 to 7 p.m.

RJH one-act play runner-up

Rockdale Junior High’s Theatre class performed “Twelve Angry Women”, a play based on Reginald Rose’s classic “Twelve Angry Men” at the District 10-3A Junior-High One-Act Play competition on Thursday in Cameron.