Clinic to open this fall

By this fall, Rockdale should have a new clinic on part of the former Little River Health Care Hospital campus.

Big project rolls on

The more construction proceeds on the 43.400-square-foot Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation, the bigger it looks. The $6.

SO seizes 13 dogs, arrests owner

A visit by the Milam County Sheriff’s Department to a rural location on the edge of Rockdale resulted in the seizure of 23 dogs and the arrest of their owner. Sheriff Chris White said one dog had already died at the location with the cause of death “determined to be dehydration.

City talks signage, ordinance

Rockdale residents mostly understand “where the city is coming from” on trying to standardize house numbering, but they would rather try a voluntary system first.

Sheriff unveils website

The Milam County Sheriff’s Department now has a new website with tons of information available with a click or two. That includes one of the most asked-for features by Texans, quick information on the locations of registered sex offenders in the county.

RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting in honor of Town & of Commerce and several board members. The event was a Country Tires was held recently with Don Jayamaha, his wife celebration complete with a petting zoo and food.

10 sentenced in 20th District Court

CAMERON—Ten persons were sentenced last week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey.

NEWSBRIEFS

Temporary water bill help planned by city To temporarily aid senior citizens with increased water bills, the City of Rock-dale is working with The Area Agency on Aging to provide supplemental financial assistance to qualified seniors, according to Curah Beard, city marketing director.

Vehicle from chase stopped in Rockdale

Rockdale police stopped a vehicle sought by North Milam law officers Monday and arrested its lone occupant, a person authorities don’t believe was in the vehicle when the chase began.

COMMUNITY BUILDER

Rockdale Volunteer Fire Depart- The award is given to persons who “give back to their commument Chief Ward Roddam (third from left) recently received nities.” From left are Aaron Alford, Charles Alford, Roddam, the Community Builder Award from Milam County Masons.