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FIRE CALLS

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 5313 North FM 908 for a motorcycle vs. deer accident on Nov. 5 at 11:10 p.m. • 705 Dyer for something burning on Nov. 6 at 8:14 p.m. • 352 North US 77 for a fire alarm but none was located on Nov. 6 at 8:21 p.m.

National Diabetes Month

Comments From Micah Micah Holcombe

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

November is National Diabetes Month — a time to raise awareness about diabetes and highlight the importance of managing the condition through education, support and healthy living.

Ag Product Identification

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Milam County 4-H members showcased their agricultural knowledge and skills at the District 8 4-H Agricultural Product Identification Contest held on Nov. 6.

FUN TIMES— St. John’s United Methodist Church held their annual fundraiser, Lord’s Acre, on Sunday after church with a meal cooked by the Methodist Men. There was both a live and a silent auction. Auctioneer John Fisher has volunteered his services every year since the fundraiser started in 1997. This year the church raised $22,000 auctioning paintings, Christmas décor, trips, baked goods, dinners, jewelry and more.

FUN TIMES

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

St. John’s United Methodist Church held their annual fundraiser, Lord’s Acre, on Sunday after church with a meal cooked by the Methodist Men. There was both a live and a silent auction. Auctioneer John Fisher has volunteered his services every year since the fundraiser started in 1997.

COLLECTION— The personal collection of Dr. Lucile Estell is available in the library to honor her legacy.

COLLECTION

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

The personal collection of Dr. Lucile Estell is available in the library to honor her legacy.

FUNDRAIS-ER— The Knights of Columbus held a barbecue chicken fundraiser on Sunday and the busy workers sold over 300 plates which included a barbecue half chicken, sausage, German potatoes, green beans and dessert. Shown are (L-R) Martha Jeffcoat, Kelly David, Vicky Svetlik, Barbara Walko, Amy Caffey, Genella Korenek and Pat Barcak.

FUNDRAISER

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

The Knights of Columbus held a barbecue chicken fundraiser on Sunday and the busy workers sold over 300 plates which included a barbecue half chicken, sausage, German potatoes, green beans and dessert.

Shawn Leifeste of Cameron 4-H Club exhibited the grand champion steer at this year’s 50th annual Fair. It was purchased by Kyle Office Products, Milam County Livestock Auction, Orion DC LLC c/o SB Energy and Open AI Inc. for $20,874, plus $1,275 added money, for a total of $22,149.

Fair sales bring in record-breaking $1.03M

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

The 50th annual Rockdale Fair & Rodeo’s combined sales—to benef it Milam County 4-H and FFA youth—was a record-breaking $1,029,704.85, including a $637,844.85 livestock action. The commercial heifer sale brought $341,290, the baked good sales raised $26,615 and ag mechanics made $23,955.

DID YOU KNOW...

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-19th century. According to History.

Aggie students help unload donations from Milam County Aggie Moms.

Milam Aggie Moms busy fundraising, restocking

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

The Aggie Moms have been busy placing “Gigged” and “Hooked” signs in yards to help raise funds for scholarships. I have been hearing a lot of fun stories about arriving home to see the signs. Good job, Aggie Moms!

RDA Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 20

News Staff

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Downtown Association’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Wolf Park. The tree lighting will begin at 7 p.m. The food will be served at 6 p.m. so you can eat before the tree lighting.