Saturday vehicle crash leads police to make arrest

POLICE REPORT A report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle ended in a crash with major damages and an arrest early Saturday. Rakeem Kerrell Wyatt, 25, of Rockdale was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and driving without a license after the 2:10 a.m.

‘Trafficking’ burglary arrests in week

SHERIFF’S REPORT Felony arrests after two separate investigations were made during the past week by the Milam County Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff Chris White.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 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.

ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations list 2019 scholarship deadlines Many local and area organizations have scholarships available in 2019. They have been listed as follows by Kelly Windham, Rockdale High School counselor: • Alma Regenbrecht Scholarship, general, deadline May 6.

Grace breeds kindness

He told me to tell you that Achurch congregation is full of hurts, habits and hang ups. The heart is deceitful among all things (Jeremiah 17:9). We can’t help it (that’s not an excuse). We might be getting better with the help of the Holy Spirit but at best we are a messed up people.

BIBLE VERSE

“Walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you.” —Deuteronomy 5:33

Rockdale residents minister to Central Americans

A group of six from Crossroads Bible Church spent five days on a trip to Guatemala. This is the first in a two-part series detailing their mission.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email mike@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Life skills classes given at New Hope A Survival Skills Summit for youth and young adults, ages 14 to 24, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at New Hope Baptist Church.

Splash! 2018 5th wettest year

The year just past was almost the wettest and almost the hottest in the 94 years weather records have been recorded in Rockdale. Local residents, and those who attended the Rockdale Fair last October, are okay that it only came close. A total of 52.

Residents share ideas on water project, rates

A crowd of about 45 weren’t shy telling City Manager Chris Whittaker their ideas on how upcoming water rate hikes should be handled—and more—during a sometimes lively discussion Thursday at the city library.