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Rockdale Fair countdown begins

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Countdown for the annual Rockdale Fair and Rodeo has officially begun, and this year is its 50th Anniversary. Fair tickets are on sale now with three-day passes for adults for $30 and kids and seniors $20.
Jamal Williams

Jamal Williams

Man wanted for drug felonies behind bars

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
A suspected drug dealer sought by multiple agencies is now behind bars. A multia gency search for 39-year-old Jamal Williams ended with his arrest on Wednesday, September 10 in eastern Williamson County.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Responded to: • 547 North Wilcox for a report of a smell of gas on Sept. 11 at 7:31 p.m. • 1115 CR 320 for a grass fire that turned out to be a controlled burn on Sept. 14 at 12:34 p.m. • North FM 487 at CR 235 for a grass fire on Sept. 15 at 12:36 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Sept. 9—Warrant service, Jefferson Ave., Cameron; theft Ave.
Ofc. Jacobs responds to two-vehicle accident

Ofc. Jacobs responds to two-vehicle accident

Ofc. Jacobs responds to two-vehicle accident

Accidents
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
• Ofc. Jacobs responded near the intersection of Meadow Drive and Cameron Avenue for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries at 9:44 a.m. Sept. 14.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
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. • Mariel Menchaca, 22, Cameron, criminal mischief ($750 to $2,500), released.
Milam County 4-H award winners include (above left) Mr. and Miss 4-H Wylie Butler and Adison Dach, (above right) Letterman Award Mirele Cooper, Hannah Bakken, Kira Cooper and Jadyn Stokley; (below left) jacket winners (front row, L-R) Abigail Bradley,

Milam County 4-H award winners include (above left) Mr. and Miss 4-H Wylie Butler and Adison Dach, (above right) Letterman Award Mirele Cooper, Hannah Bakken, Kira Cooper and Jadyn Stokley; (below left) jacket winners (front row, L-R) Abigail Bradley,

MILAM COUNTY 4-H HONORS

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11

Milano homecoming, ‘Gold Out’ game this week

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Milano Homecoming is this weekend and all are invited to join in the fun. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the football game. Milano ISD is also participating in the annual Gold Out Game in support of childhood cancer research. Because kids can’t fight cancer alone.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Monthly Meetings
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
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. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.
GROUNDBREAKING— Classic Bank held a groundbreaking for its newest location in Thorndale on Sept. 2 at 204 US 79. Shown are (L-R) Haley Leopold, Julie Korenek, Kellie Hairston, Andrew Harper, Jim Camp, Sara Kostroun, D’Ann Williams, Terry Richter, Dan Nicholas, Jaylyn Respondek, Clayton Nietsche, Richard Daniel and Gary Pietsch.

GROUNDBREAKING— Classic Bank held a groundbreaking for its newest location in Thorndale on Sept. 2 at 204 US 79. Shown are (L-R) Haley Leopold, Julie Korenek, Kellie Hairston, Andrew Harper, Jim Camp, Sara Kostroun, D’Ann Williams, Terry Richter, Dan Nicholas, Jaylyn Respondek, Clayton Nietsche, Richard Daniel and Gary Pietsch.

GROUNDBREAKING

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
GROUNDBREAKING