BIG PROBLEM

—The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department was called to the US 79-FM 1786 intersection (Alcoa turnoff) at 11:10 a.m. Thursday for a report that a truck rig carrying an oversized load had malfunctioned, jackknifed and lost part of its load.

Sunday chase ends with Hearne crash

SHERIFF’S REPORT An attempted traffic stop by the Milam Sheriff’s Department south of Cameron Sunday ended with a chase to Hearne and a crash.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Nov. 12-18. 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.

More file in GOP primary for March 3, 2020, ballot

Two more persons filed during the past week for the March 3, 2020, Milam County Republican Primary. Both filed for constable positions. Incumbent Precinct 2 Constable West signed up for another term and James Pratt filed for the Precinct 1 position now held by John Anderle.

Six sentenced in district court

CAMERON—Six persons were sentenced last week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey, who listed case dispositions as follows: • Randall Allen Coleman, 61, Milano, was sentenced to 10-year prison term after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated assault with deadly weapon.

RISD board in hearing, meeting Wednesday

Rockdale ISD trustees were to have held a public hearing and their regular monthly meeting starting at 5:30 p.m; Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Central Administration Building. The public hearing is to accept comment on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).

On love and pride

He told me to tell you that The Blonde had to have some dental work done recently. The dentist was not sure what the problem was so he tried several remedies. My point is it took a while and Jennifer had to make more than several trips to the office.

CHURCH NEWS

Santa to visit Liberty Community Church Liberty Community Church near Milano will have a visit from Santa on Sat., Nov. 30 from 3-6 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be available for a $5 donation. Proceeds will benefit Milano Senior Citizens.

Steel Magnolias group to perform in Black Jack

The Blackjack Baptist Church will host The Steel Magnolias women’s singing group who will present a fully choreographed southern gospel concert at 11 a.m. on Nov. 24. Through their music, The Steel Magnolias present a message of Christ’s love and salvation.

Young welders to host meet

Rockdale High School’s welding team will host a competition Thursday and they will do it wearing jackets contributed by a couple of local businesses. Rockdale Welding Supply and Perry & Perry Builders sponsored the jackets, modeled by the young welders above. Beginning at 8 a.m.