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Terence and Tracy Parker. Terence’s life reflects a legacy shaped by faith, his parents, mentorship, community.

Terence and Tracy Parker. Terence’s life reflects a legacy shaped by faith, his parents, mentorship, community.

Rockdale’s Terence Parker: faith first, service always

News Staff
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:25
The measure of a man is who he lifts. Terence Parker’s life reflects a legacy shaped by faith, mentorship and a community that raised its children together. For Terence Parker, growing up in Rockdale meant being raised not just by his parents, but by an entire community.
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RISD’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni

News Staff
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:25
Rockdale Independent School District announces the 2026 Distinguished Alumni inductees, recognizing five outstanding graduates whose achievements reflect the lasting impact of a Rockdale ISD education.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:25
Early voting starts next Tuesday Early voting for the March 3 election starts Tuesday, Feb. 17. Locations are as follows: Rockdale—Patterson Center. Came r on—Mi l am County Annex. Buckholts—Community Center. Thorndale—Chamber of Commerce. See ad on page 5A for voting times at each location.

Milano seniors looking for Project Graduation support

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
Seniors in Milano High School are looking for your support to make Project Graduation a success. Please find a senior and ask how you can get involved. AGGIE MOMS— Milam County Aggie Moms also needs your support. Contact milamcopresident@ aggiemoms.org see how you can help.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
American Legion monthly meetings The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
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. • Kimberly Ann Golden, 38, Cameron, public intoxication, false alarm or report, in custody.

GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS

News Staff
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
The following 32 cases were presented to the grand jury and indicted as true bills with no “no bills” on January 15. • Jacob Anthony Lopez, 25, Georgetown, third degree felony, possession of controlled substance (under 1 gram) in a drub free zone.

POLICE REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
Arrests Rockdale Police Officers made three arrests over the past seven days including one each for unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a Brown County warrant.

FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:36
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 524 College Street for a report of both a fire alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm going off on Jan. 28 at 5:34 p.m. • 320 Eighth Street for a trailer house fully engulfed in flames on Jan. 28 at 11:12 p.m.