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FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
Responded to: • US 77 at US 79 for a two-vehicle accident on Aug. 27 at 6:16 a.m. • CR 302 at North FM 908 for a vehicle on fire on Aug. 27 at 2:25 p.m. • 1189 North FM 908 for a structure fire on Aug. 28 at 7:13 a.m. • West US 79 near FM 1786 for a one-vehicle rollover with injuries on Aug.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

News Staff
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
Monday—Potato crusted fish, rice pilaf, squash, roll, yogurt, 2% milk. Tuesday—Stuffed bell peppers, sweet peas, carrots, roll, cherry cobbler, 2% milk. Wednesday—Chicken salad, fruit salad, crackers, cake, 2% milk. Th u r s d a y— Ham, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apple, 2% milk.

REUNIONS

Rhs Class Of 1970 Reunion Planned
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
The Rockdale High School Class of 1970 will hold its 55th class reunion Sept. 19 and 20. Cla s smate s should receive in the mail soon a detailed letter covering the two-day event with return information needed.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Monthly Meetings
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
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.

Night of Peace event

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Rockdale Earth Day will present its third annual Night of Peace Celebration at Wolf Park on Sunday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Sparky Thomason Jazz Quartet will perform, and Pastor Madison Garcia- Tabor of St. John’s United Methodist Church will deliver this year’s peace homily.
PROMOTION— Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore presents newly minted Lieutenant Jake Schneebeli with his promotion certificate. “Lt. Schneebeli started with the sheriff’s office in 2022 and has proven to be a good leader and hard worker,” Clore said. “Schneebeli graduated from the Police Academy this past December and now he’s earned this deserved promotion.

PROMOTION— Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore presents newly minted Lieutenant Jake Schneebeli with his promotion certificate. “Lt. Schneebeli started with the sheriff’s office in 2022 and has proven to be a good leader and hard worker,” Clore said. “Schneebeli graduated from the Police Academy this past December and now he’s earned this deserved promotion.

PROMOTION

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
PROMOTION

Senior health Expo looking for sponsors Oct. 28 at Fair Park

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
The Milam County Triad Senior Healthcare Expo will be held on Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at New Salem Clubhouse. This event offers an opportunity for businesses and organizations to share insights, expertise and solutions with aging adults and their caregivers.
Dr. Daniel Tabor

Dr. Daniel Tabor

Tabor wins national award

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Dr. Daniel Tabor, assistant professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University, has been awarded the 2025 JPC C Lectureship Award by the American Chemical Society for his pioneering work using artificial intelligence to advance materials discovery for energy and electronics.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Alcoa retirees to meet Sept. 11 Rockdale Alcoa Retirees meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. A business meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m. A fried fish meal will be $15 and the dessert group is last names M-Z.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Moon Brew Coffee Co. is Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month for August. On hand for the award were (L-R) Elena Arellano, Tyler Beal, Luke Garrison, business owner Rita Gameiro, Chamber Executive Director Lucita Rodriguez, Val Gameiro, Rae Hawkins and Nicole Bivens. Moon Brew is located at 109 North Main Street. Reach the business at 512-269-5419.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Moon Brew Coffee Co. is Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month for August. On hand for the award were (L-R) Elena Arellano, Tyler Beal, Luke Garrison, business owner Rita Gameiro, Chamber Executive Director Lucita Rodriguez, Val Gameiro, Rae Hawkins and Nicole Bivens. Moon Brew is located at 109 North Main Street. Reach the business at 512-269-5419.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH