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FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

Responded to: • Cefco for a gas spill on August 1 at 12:58 p.m. • Near US 79 and FM 1786 for a one vehicle accident with unknown injuries on August 2 at 3:49 p.m. • The 2500 block of North FM 487 for a one-vehicle accident with entrapment on August 3 at 6:32 p.m.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

Mond a y— Ch i c k e n breast, wheat bread, macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit cocktail, 2% milk. Tuesday—Sloppy Joe on a bun, potato wedges, coleslaw, hot spiced apple ring, 2% milk. We d ne s d ay— O ven baked chicken, roll, succotash, broccoli, fruit gelatin, 2% milk.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: July 29—Civil matter, US 77; welfare check, Avenue F, Milano; motorist assist, Columbus Avenue, Cameron; follow up, FM 908; abandoned vehicle, FM 486; civil matter, Metcalfe Street, Rockdale; suspicious activity, FM 2095;...

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

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. • Trevon Deforious Holt, 35, Temple, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, in custody.

One felony arrest, one traffic accident reported this week

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Don Fegan, 78, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Bielamowicz for injury to elderly and criminal mischief ($2,500 to $30,000). Accidents • Ofc. Lentz and Ofc.

He told me to tell you that KEN ANSELL

The places you’ll go

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) There might be times we wonder if God, like Elvis, has left the building. That’s about what’s going on in Psalm 13. In this Psalm the writer asks, “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS

Whose home are you?

News Staff

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:03

The saying “You can’t go home again” means that when you return to a place from your past, it won’t be the same as it was. The phrase gained popularity as the title of Thomas Wolfe’s novel, where it reflects the reality that things and people evolve over time.

Workers surveying and moving dirt Monday morning at the new Integrity Urgent Care facility in the former Rockdale Veterinary Clinic location at 618 West US 79. The facility is reported to open by the end of this year.

Good, bad news for Rockdale’s healthcare

Kyle Cooke Reporter Editor

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

The cat is officially out of the bag, and the rumors you’ve been hearing are true. Rockdale will have emergency care when Integrity Urgent Care opens later this year in December. That’s the good news.

Groundwater Summit to highlight water rights and permit reviews

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host its annual Groundwater Summit on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public.

CLASS OF 1980 REUNION

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

The Rockdale High School Class of 1980 held their reunion recently with a gathering at the East Bell Taphouse during the day and another event at The Ranch that night.