Startup time for Bitmain

Bitmain is planning to power up its cryptocurrency mining operations at the former Alcoa smelter as soon as Saturday. Kelly Ballew, facility manager, told The Reporter that’s the target date for power to go to the first line of 13,300 “antminer” computers.

Posters ‘not authorized’

The Rockdale ISD’s athletic department has issued a warning to businesses and individuals that a company soliciting for a 2019 Tiger football poster is not authorized to do so by the district.

$51,000 FOR KAY

$51,000 FOR KAY—It was a huge benefit fund-raiser for cancer patient Kay Quinney Bow, a former Rockdale resident at The Ranch Sunday, raising about $51,000 and drawing a crowd of hundreds.

TOP BUSINESS

TOP BUSINESS—CarQuest has been named Business of the Month for July by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Owner Doug Wilde and employees accepted the designation from Chamber of Commerce members.

Ceremony to honor late Milam sheriff

CAMERON—A “remembrance” ceremony in honor of the late Milam County Sheriff David Greene will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the sheriff’s office in the Milam County Law Enforcement Center. July 19 almost marks the one-year anniversary of Sheriff Greene’s unexpected death.

NEWSBRIEFS

House sustains damage from Tuesday blaze A Division Street house sustained heavy damage in an early Tuesday morning fire. The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department was called to 220 Division at 12:41 a.m. Just over five hours previously, the RVFD had responded to a stovetop fire at the same location.

DISTRICT COURT REPORT

CAMERON—Recent 20th District Court action included: • Cindy Renae Jansky, 31, Gause, five-year prison term after pleading “true” to a motion to revoke probation for aggravated assault with deadly weapon.

Two draw child endanger charge

POLICE REPORT Two men were charged with endangering a child Monday night after police assisted the Department of Homeland Security in an investigation. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said police visited the home of Larry Dean Foster, 56, and 42-year-old James Herbert Stevens.

Keeping cool

It’s that time of year again, when the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce give away fans to persons who need them to keep cool during the hot Texas summer months. Knights of Columbus Council 7014 recently donated $200 to the effort.

STOCH wants city hall memories

In order to preserve the history of the town’s heritage, a local group is seeking stories, photos, press clippings, furniture about the old police station/city hall building.