Warrants issued in theft ring targeting businesses

POLICE REPORT Rockdale police have obtained warrants for four females caught on video during what investigators said was a theft spree at several Rockdale businesses. Lt.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Dec. 28 to Jan. 7. 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.

THE MISSISSIPPI?—

Not quite but Ham Branch was rockin’ and rollin’ pretty good Thursday morning after an overnight three-inch rain.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department from Dec. 28 to Jan. 7 included: Dec.

COLLEGE SCHOLARS

Pelzel gets BBA degree at Baylor graduation WACO—A Rockdale native received a degree last month as Baylor University held its fall commencement exercises. Joshua Kyle Pelzel earned a bachelor of business administration in management information systems and supply chain management.

GAUSE NEWS

Into a new year! Everything and everyone getting back into the daily routine. Gause School resumed this week. Those finishing up in Gause have probably made their plans where they will attend high school this fall. Not too many years away and granddaughter Addy will be starting.

What’s your meter size?

It’s something you should know. Under the new water rate structure the larger the water meter, the more expensive the water bill. The “average” water bill figures in the adjacent story are based on 3/4-inch meters, the most common for residential connections.

COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Deeds William A. Dail and Peggy A. Dail to S&RF Properties LP – J.J. Liendo Survey (18382). Paul N. Smolen to Kara Neef and Shane Merrell – Fernando Rodriquez Survey (18384). William Luke Gest et al to William Luke Gest et al – John Marshall Survey (18396). Evelyn E.

EDUCATION NOTES

Rockdale Elementary Wednesday—Fourth six weeks begin. Thursday—Kindergarten PLC meeting, 7:30 a.m.; Admission, Review and dismissal meetings. Rockdale Intermediate Wednesday—Specials to PE; Admission, Review and dismissal meetings; Tiger Time, gym; fourth six weeks begin.

QUICK LOOK

Back to school for Rockdale area students Happy New Year. Time to hit the books. Tablets, smart phones, laptops. Students in all Rockdale area schools will be back in class next week and they’ll be returning over a three-day period. Rockdale ISD students get a little extra time off.