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GOOD CAUSE

GOOD CAUSE

GOOD CAUSE

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
Thorndale Town & County Club’s recent community service project was making blankets for residents at Rockdale Estates and Rehabilitation. Each member completed at least one blanket, and some completed more than one.

Christmas Roundup

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
Rockdale Christmas Roundup has begun, and applications can be found online at rockdaleisd. net . Hard copies of the applications can be picked up at The Rockdale Reporter, Rockdale Signs, local churches and any Rockdale ISD, Milano ISD, or Gause ISD office.

Thrifty shopping

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
First Christian Church will hold a Christmas Thrift Extravaganza in the fellowship hall, this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Holiday Shopping: Discover thrifted and gently used items for gift-giving, and decorating.
TRIBUTE— The Thursday Reading Club honored the late Dr. Lucile Estell at the library’s First Friday Coffee. Attendees were able to see Dr. Estell’s personal collection which is on permanent display. Members present (L-R) are Ann King, Annette Stone, Gloria Walker, Geri Burnett and Lynn Young. Not shown are club members Peggy Cooke, Diana Graves, Debbie Klein, Patricia McKee, Barbara Nelson, Wilma Owens, Joan Ratliff, Wendie Upson and Linda Wilson.

TRIBUTE— The Thursday Reading Club honored the late Dr. Lucile Estell at the library’s First Friday Coffee. Attendees were able to see Dr. Estell’s personal collection which is on permanent display. Members present (L-R) are Ann King, Annette Stone, Gloria Walker, Geri Burnett and Lynn Young. Not shown are club members Peggy Cooke, Diana Graves, Debbie Klein, Patricia McKee, Barbara Nelson, Wilma Owens, Joan Ratliff, Wendie Upson and Linda Wilson.

TRIBUTE

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
—The Thursday Reading Club honored the late Dr. Lucile Estell at the library’s First Friday Coffee. Attendees were able to see Dr. Estell’s personal collection which is on permanent display. Members present (L-R) are Ann King, Annette Stone, Gloria Walker, Geri Burnett and Lynn Young.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
Thanksgiving lunch set for Saturday The 25th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DONATION— Rockdale Federal Credit Union made holiday donations to both the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry and Rockdale Senior Center last week. Shown here at the food pantry are RFCU employees Nygia Crawford, Samantha Wilson, food pantry treasurer Joyce Kirk and Lyndsey Kolar.

DONATION— Rockdale Federal Credit Union made holiday donations to both the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry and Rockdale Senior Center last week. Shown here at the food pantry are RFCU employees Nygia Crawford, Samantha Wilson, food pantry treasurer Joyce Kirk and Lyndsey Kolar.

DONATION

News Staff
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
Rockdale Federal Credit Union made holiday donations to both the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry and Rockdale Senior Center last week. Shown here at the food pantry are RFCU employees Nygia Crawford, Samantha Wilson, food pantry treasurer Joyce Kirk and Lyndsey Kolar.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12
10-20-40 YEARS AGO  40 YEARS AGO Rockdale High School band members erupted in cheers, tears and hugs as they learned they won UIL regional marching honors and will advance to the state contest at Memorial Stadium in Austin on Monday.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12
Responded to: • 11202 North FM 908 for a residential fire alarm on October 29 at 11:18 a.m. • 508 San Jacinto for a grass fire on Oct. 29 at 12:43 p.m. • 4587 South FM 908 for a one vehicle accident on Oct. 30 at 7:39 A.M. Milano VFD • 1577 South TX 36 for a pasture fire on Oct.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12
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. • Miguel Salazar Jr., 41, Richmond, resisting arrest search or transport, released.