Today`s Local News2024-04-22
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    Monday  April 22, 2024


 BLESSINGS FROM GOD FOOD PANTRY will be back to the regular distribution dates, being the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. We are back to our normal schedule from now on.
They will be distributing food this TOMORROW, the 23rd from 8 am to 10:30 am.

(CAMERON) The Cameron Economic Development Corporation will hold a meeting of the board of directors on Wednesday April 24, 2024, beginning at 3:30 pm in the Cameron City Hall 100 S Houston.

(ROCKDALE)  County Road 342 will be closed Wednesday, April 24th from 9 am to 3 pm.  This is to replace a culvert.

Also Work today  continuing through Thursday April 25, contractors will be activating new PVC water mains along Main and Ackerman from Elm to Bell. 

Short disruptions in water service and/or reduced pressure will be experienced in this area and may include several blocks around this area. At the same time that the new PVC mains are activated, contractors will be connecting individual service lines to customer meters.
The result of this work will be the removal of approximately 9,000 linear feet of failing Cast Iron pipe from the City of Rockdale water distribution network.

Question may be directed to City Hall at (512) 446 - 2511

(ROCKDALE) Municipal Development District Meeting Today at 5:30 at 134 Nth Main Street in Rockdale. a notice of the meeting has been posted at the MDD Building and at City Hall.

(THORNDALE)  Thorndale ISD Will have a Training Meeting Today April 22, at 6:30 at the Administration Office 300 N Main St Thorndale.

(MILAM)  If You Received a Green Jury Summons card for Today  April 22nd for  the Milam County   20th District Court - Judge Youngblood You Need Not Report, that case has been resolved


(MILAM) POLICE REPORT:

Milam County Sheriff`s office had  2 new bookings: Carlos Fabico Valeriano ,Gatesville,                                                                                      Jesus Charvira Lopez,  Rockdale

There are 122 inmates total and 1 housed in Bell County.

Accidents: 16:36 Last night E FM485/Hwy77 2 vehicle crash with injuries no other information provided


(MILAM)  Milam County District Attorneys office has released their April Gran Jury information, there were 52 cases were presented to the GRAND JURY and indicted as True Bills with two “No Bills” on April 18, 2024.


CELESTE ALZELENA WALKER, 24, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Endangering a Child

DEREK MARCEL CONTRERAS, 27, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance less than One Gram and 3rd Degree Felony, Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility

SALENA ANTONINETTE LOPEZ, 24, of Gause, State Jail Felony, Sex Offender Duty to Register

BRITTANY NICHOLE MASSEY AKA BRITTANY NICHOLE GREENE, 31 of Thorndale, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

MICHAEL ROBERT WALSTON, 39, of Rockdale, 1st Degree Felony, Continuous Sexual Assault of Child

JAMES BURT DONALDSON, 38, of Caldwell, 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams and 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More

PATRICK JOSEPH GUIHAN, 54, of Austin, 2 counts of State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

DEMARCUS KEITH TINDLE, 36, of Rockdale, 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

ANGEL VICTOR MERAZ, JR., 17, of Rockdale, 2 counts of 2nd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 4-400 Grams

ERIC LOONG, 27, of Seabrook, Texas, State Jail Felony, Credit/Debit Card Abuse

DWIGHT EUGENE DAVIS, 62, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

PAIGE RENEE MUTSCHNICK, 42, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Possession  of Controlled Substance  less than one Gram  and State Jail Felony, Theft < $2,500 with Priors

PEDRO MARTINEZ-MILLARES, 38, of Rockdale, 2nd Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

ALLEN KEITH DUNN, 32, of Rockdale, 3rd Degree Felony, Evading Arrest with Vehicle  and 2nd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 4-400 Grams

CRISTINA MICHELLE BINGHAM, 59, of Flora Vista, NM, 2nd Degree Felony Possession  of Controlled Substance 4-200 Grams and 2nd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 4-400 Grams

STEPHEN JOSHUA BAUER, 49, of Temple, 3rd Degree Felony, Impersonation of Public Servant

CARSON URIAH MORALES, 27, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

DAVID SAMUEL WOODS, 37, of Milano, 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More

SHELLIE COLLEEN MURPHY, 35, of Killeen, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

BENJAMIN PATRICK FALLS, 43, of Rockdale, 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More and State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

ALONZA ONEAL DOSS AKA ALONZO ONEIL DOSS, 50, of Garland, TX, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

CALEB RYAN WOODS, 23, of Magnolia, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

VALERIE JOYCE WEBBER, 3rd Degree Felony, Intoxication Assault

MAURO MARTINEZ-MONTANO, 30, of Houston, State Jail Felony, Criminally Negligent Homicide and 2nd Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault  - Serious Bodily Injury

JENNA LYNN GARRISON, 29, of San Antonio, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

EMILY MARIA SALAZAR, 20, of Cameron, 2 counts of 3rd Degree Felony, Assault on a Public Servant, 2nd Degree Felony, Assault of Peace Officer, 1ST Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and 3rd Degree Felony, Injury to Disabled

ADOLFO ANGEL OLALDE, 20, of Buckholts, 3rd Degree Felony, Assault Family Violence – Impede Breathing

PAUL RODRIGUEZ, 27, of Temple, State Jail Felony, Criminal Mischief – Livestock Fence

CECIL MONETT STEWART, 20, of Killeen, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram and 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

CUTTER JACOB BARNETT, 27, of Milano, 3rd Degree Felony, Cruelty to Animals

JEREMY DENNIS SWIFT, 43, of Austin, 2nd Degree Felony, Burglary of Habitation and State Jail Felony, Theft of Materials

JOSHUA LEWIS LACKEY, 37, of Bartlett, 2nd Degree Felony, Arson

GARY VALTON KELLEY, 63, of Ada, OK, 3rd Degree Felony, Assault Family Violence – Impede Breathing

BRIAN EARL SCHMITT, 47, of Fayetteville, 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More

JAMES BRANDT, 52, of Rockdale, 1st Degree Felony, Possession of Child Porn

SAMUEL WESSON, 39, of Lexington, 3rd Degree Felony, Bail Jumping – Fail to Appear

PEDRO GAMEZ MENDEZ, 34, of Taylor, 3rd Degree Felony, Bail Jumping – Fail to Appear


SPORTS and MORE:  Yoe FFA Banquet @ Simon George Hall

     

(CAMERON)  Saturday April 27th  at 10am Lions Club 100th year Dedication and Celebration of the Ricky Williams Memorial Tennis and Pickleball Courts at the Lions Centinal Park in Cameron. Opening Ceremony at 10am /Photos / speeches and open play.


(MILAM)   Milam County Farm Bureau is hosting a Young Farmer and Rancher Informational meeting on Wednesday,  April 24th at 7 pm at the Farm Bureau office.  Attendees will learn about opportunities and benefits available to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35.  You do not need to be a current member to attend.


(ROGERS) City of Rogers having a City Wide Garage Sale & Bake Sale 8am-2pm Saturday  April 27th  Event Central is Rogers Civic Center at 4W Mesquite.  Bake sale and garage sale participant maps available inside.



(MILAM) Milam County Aggie Moms Scholarship Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Saturday April 27th at the Rockdale Country Club.  Its a 4 Person Scramble shotgun start 10am, Open to All Golfers, singles are welcome, Lunch and Carts provided Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams , closest to the pin and longest drive. For more information contact John Mendoza 254-482-0659 or any Milam County Aggie Mom .


(CAMERON) The regular Cameron City Council meeting  The next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 7th at 5:30pm


AREA EVENTS:


(CAMERON) New Vision Ministry Church will be having a Churches United Service on April 27th beginning at 2pm. Come for a spirit filled service and a meal will be provided after service. 
Location: 411 W Main St. in  Cameron.


(TEMPLE) Texas Barbque Association the Salvation Army and the American Legion post 133 The Texas Barbecue Foundation is hosting a food drive to restock the Salvation Army pantry.  On Saturday, April 27th from 11 - 2 pm, the Texas Barbecue Foundation will be giving away BBQ Sandwiches, chips and a drink if you will donate 10 non perishable food items.  You can eat it there or pick it up in the drive thru.  The location of the drive will be 1300 S. 25th St.in the American Legion Post #133 parking lot.


(BARCLAY) Barclay Community Center Fundraiser will be held Sunday April 28th from 11am-TBD.  There will be bar-b-que with trimmings available for dine in or take out. There will also be a silent auction.


(BELL COUNTY)  Bell County Small Grains Field Day   2 CEU Credits Available
The Bell County Extension Office will host a small grains field day on Friday, April 26th , at the Blackland Research & Extension Center 720 E. Blackland Rd. Temple, TX 76502. Registration takes place at7:30am in the field with breakfast provided by Capital Farm Credit.

The program will begin promptly at 8:00am with a tour of the varieties planted in the 2024 wheat & oatstrip trials led by Dr. Brandon Gerrish Extension State Small Grains Specialist.in this year’s trials we have10 wheat and 3 oat varieties on display.  Following that the group will reconvene inside the Blackland Research Centers conference room where a short industry update will be given by the Texas Wheat Producers Association as well as Capital Farm Credit. Dr. Gerrish will give an update on statewide small grain production and issues facing producers this year. A Commodity Market Report for the 2024growing season will be presented by Extension Economist, Dr. Mark Welch. Tyler Mays, IPM Agent in Hill County, will speak on local research he has done on Hessian Fly Impact with this and previous years wheat crop as well as IPM updates in small grain production. Lunch will be served around 11:30am and Dr. Jake Mowrer will close out the program discussing Carbon Sequestration and Soil Management Practices. This program will offer 2 TDA CEU’s 1-IPM & 1-General for licensed applicators and 2 Certified Crop
Advisor Credits. Please RSVP by calling the Bell County Extension Office at (254) 933-5305.




(GUASE)  Gause ISD will be holding a bond election. Early voting will take place April 22-26, April 29 & 30 and Election Day will be Saturday, May 4th. Proposed projects are: additional classrooms, storage areas, renovating/ updating current facilities, and new school buses.  
 







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