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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1504 FM 1786 for an EMS call on March 23 at 11:58 p.m. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • Near 235 CR 347 Loop for a possible accident with unknown injuries on March 19 at 5:06 p.m.
Easter appetizer, salad, dessert

Easter appetizer, salad, dessert

Easter appetizer, salad, dessert

Kyle’s Kitchen We still don’t know what we’re going to eat for Easter, but we normally have snacking food out before the meal like a veggie tray with dip or a relish tray. I ran across this hot dip which looks very good to me. Anything with crab in it is good in my book.

Aggie Moms seek help, meeting April 6

I have it on good authority that the Milam County Aggie Moms need your help in so many ways. All are welcome to the next meeting at 6 p.m. April 6 at Corona’s in Rockdale. MADNESS— March Madness has my whole family comparing brackets and watching college basketball.
Holy Week luncheons to be held at Peace Lutheran

Holy Week luncheons to be held at Peace Lutheran

Holy Week luncheons to be held at Peace Lutheran

Rockdale Ministerial Alliance will be holding Holy Week lunches on Monday through Wednesday of Holy Week, March 30, 31 and April 1. The lunches will begin at noon and should be finished by 1 p.m. each day and will be held in the fellowship hall of Peace Lutheran Church.
PTO Easter egg hunt at Fair Park April 3rd

PTO Easter egg hunt at Fair Park April 3rd

PTO Easter egg hunt at Fair Park April 3rd

The Rockdale PTO’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon at Fair Park. The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp and is for toddlers through fifth grade.

Voting begins for 2026 Chamber Awards Banquet

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Banquet will be held on April 23 at the SLR Training Center, 2590 FM 2116, with social hour starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The banquet celebrates the achievements, vision and leadership of Rockdale’s local businesses and community members.
AWARD

AWARD

AWARD

Run Florist Run has been chosen as the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for March. Run by mother-daughter duo Jennifer Juhl (right) and Kate Hendrick, the store was created as a one stop shop for florals, gifts and merchandise.

Countywide burn ban back in effect

Milam County Commissioners reinstated a burn ban on Saturday, March 21, because they found that the circumstances are present in all unincorporated areas of Milam County to create a public safety hazard by outdoor burning.
At right, Kathryne Roddam teaches her granddaughters early about volunteering by planting Texas Mountain Laurels in downtown planters. Shown here (L-R) are Caroline, Grace, Roddam and Hannah.

At right, Kathryne Roddam teaches her granddaughters early about volunteering by planting Texas Mountain Laurels in downtown planters. Shown here (L-R) are Caroline, Grace, Roddam and Hannah.

Downtown beautification project brings volunteers

When TxDOT finished the work downtown on Cameron Avenue, they added 18 planters along with benches and trash cans. The planters were planted with plants but without any plan for care of them. Naturally, the plants died and have since been used as trash cans by the public.