WINNER

—Thorndale High School student Scott Widner recently received one of 12 Blackland Income Growth (BIG) scholarships. He is the son of Scott and Cindy Widner and plans to attend Texas A&M or Tarleton State University this fall.

Solar farm eyed

Milam County Judge Steve Young says a group of entrepreneurs are working toward bringing a solar farm business to the Rockdale area. Young said he has been talking with the group since last fall and that they have identified three possible sites for the proposed project.

WEEKENDER

—That’s what the closure of the Texas 36 railroad overpass in Milano turned out to be after it was struck by an oversized load Friday. The Texas Department of Transportation closed the intersection that afternoon to make repairs to the bridge, initially saying it might be closed most of the week.

First water rate hike vote passes

The Rockdale City council unanimously passed the first of what are anticipated to be four water rate hikes, to cover an initial $10-million in expense, in a marathon council session/town hall Monday at the Patterson Center.

NEWSBRIEFS

Andy Griffith program Thursday at city library Jim Platt will present a program, “A Tribute to the Comedian Andy Griffith” at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.

Five felony calls result in arrests

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police made five felony arrests during the past week, including a choking incident and an indecency with a child case. CHOKING—Lt.

ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN

—They’ve been below $2 in many places throughout Central Texas but the price of a gallon of regular finally inched through that barrier during the past week in Rockdale.

Fugitive captured in Cameron

SHERIFF’S REPORT A 35-year-old Louisiana man, identified as a suspect who fled on foot at the Cameron “long bridge” Monday evening, was captured Tuesday morning near Cameron First Baptist Church.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Jan. 8-14 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

• 12:26 p.m. Sunday, vehicle on fire, 200 block of CR 344 Loop, Milano VFD. • 6:17 p.m. Sunday, Rock-dale VFD responded to 500 block of Bowser to report of burning ceiling fan. • 6:40 p.m. Monday, gas leak in 700 block of Rock-dale Road, Rockdale VFD and Atmos Energy responded.