Appraisals: County down 11 percent, RISD 35

It was expected but the numbers from the 2018 certified taxable values, the first to reflect Luminant’s closing, are still pretty grim.

Rabid bat found at Thorndale business

THORNDALE—A rabid bat was found Friday at a Thorndale business but Thorndale police say there’s no known contact between the bat and any human or animal. Thorndale Police Chief Martin Jackson said the bat was found in the 100 block of South Main around 9 a.m.

NEWSBRIEFS

Steelworkers slate picnic for Saturday United Steelworkers of America Local 4895 will continue a summer tradition by hosting its annual picnic. The get-together is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday at The Ranch, 415 West US 79.

13-year-old charged with officer assault

POLICE REPORT A 13-year-old female was charged with assaulting a Rockdale police officer Saturday after he was called to a Belton Avenue domestic incident Friday. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Ofc. Michael Hubnik was not seriously injured when he was kicked while trying to detain the juvenile.

GOOD-BYE SHERIFF

—Over 1,000 persons including scores of law enforcement and emergency personnel attended the funeral of the late Milam County Sheriff David Greene Monday in the Bell County Expo Center, Belton. The service concluded with a 21-gun salute outside and a multi-vehicle motorcade.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: July 24—Suspicious activity, US 79/CR 446; information, CR 274 and CR 275; information, FM 2095, Cameron area; assist other agency, CR 322; civil matter, Milano; welfare check, Silver Springs Road, Rockdale area; welfare...

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the jail log for July 24-30 from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department. 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.

Groundwater summit ahead August 15th in Caldwell

The Milam and Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit is quickly approaching. The event has been set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, in the Caldwell Civic Center. “All are welcome to attend,” Doug Box, spokesman for the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation, said.

RHS grad named new principal at Yoe High

CAMERON—Brian Stork, a Rockdale native and 1991 graduate of Rockdale High School, has been named principal of C. H. Yoe High School in Cameron. Cameron ISD trustees, meeting in special session Thursday, unanimously named Stork to replace Joe Oliver who resigned last month citing health reasons.

BURN BAN BACK

Citing near-record temperatures (see separate story) and dry conditions, Milam County Commissioners on Monday imposed an outdoor burning ban. The Milam County Fire Chiefs Association recommended the action. The ban encompasses rural, unincorporated areas of the county.