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Attendance counts for all—all day, every day
Regular and consistent attendance is critical in obtaining a solid and productive education. A study (2019) conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), showed that for every absence a student incurs, the student's chances of successfully completing and passing the class drops by 2-1/2 percent. There is more, however, than just the educational implications. We now need to consider the social impact of missing school.
One felony arrest by Rockdale Police in slow holiday week
Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week.
MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Dec. 27—Assist other agency, South Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; animal call, CR 455; 911 abandoned call, CR 455, Rockdale area; traffic complaint, FM 2095; 911 abandoned call, CR 334; information, near CR 334; information, near CR 304; civil matter, CR 331; animal call, East Ave A, Milano; follow up, Jesse Street, Rockdale; suspicious activity, CR 404 Loop, Davilla area; welfare check, FM 3061, San Gabriel area; information, Texas Street, Rockdale; threats, North FM 487, Thorndale area.