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Gerdes announces re-election campaign

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

State Representative Stan Gerdes (R–District 17) announced Tuesday he will seek re-election to continue representing the people of Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Lee and Milam counties in the Texas House of Representatives. Gerdes has endorsements from President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: June 10— Security check, US 79-US 190, Milano; security check, Ave. C, Milano; security check, US 190, Milano; suspicious vehicle, CR 449; warrant service, Crockett Ave.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:12

Responded to: • 700 block of Dyer for a downed power line at 1:16 p.m. on June 14. • 3300 block of North US 77 for a one-vehicle accident at5:50 p.m. June 14. • Intersection of south FM 908 and South US 77 for a two-vehicle accident at 12:38 p.m. June 15.

ROOF WINNERS— Rosa and Jesus Garcia were the lucky winners of a brand-new roof from Integrity Roofing at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, and work on the roof started the very next morning. Shown here (L-R) are Integrity Roofing owners Clint Cox, John Marshall, Debra Jo Cooper, the Garcias, and Vic Salcedo, Territory Sales Manager for Cameron Ashley Building Products who donated the shingles for the project.

ROOF WINNERS—

News Staff

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:50

Rockdale Homecoming fetes McGregor

News Staff

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:44

The 91st annual Rockdale Citywide Homecoming was held Sunday at the KC Hall wit h about 100 attendees including honorees Charlie McGregor and fami ly and the Rockd ale High School Class of 1975.

Where’s the beef?

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

Igrew up in a great Christian home. I can’t brag enough about how God set me up for Christian success. My parents loved Jesus, and I knew it and they set an example for me and I am so grateful. There’s an old joke about how a man got asked if Jesus lived at his house.

CHURCH NEWS

News Staff

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

Connect Church to hold Backyard Bible Club Connect Church is having a Backyard Bible Club, or mini-vacation bible school, on June 23-25 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1700 O’Kelley Road. This is for kids entering into kindergarten through those entering fifth grade.

Medicare doesn’t cover physicals

Savvy Enior By Jim Miller

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to fi nd out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months.

Devotional for all occasions

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

In undergraduate school, my major became communication arts. In one class, the professor shared “A Speech for All Occasions,” written by Princeton Professor Parker Nevin in 1948.

This week it’s all about tuna

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

Here are some easy recipes using tuna that are all good for summertime. Joe Hairston from Milano has been selling his home-grown tomatoes on the corner of Ackerman and Cameron Avenue on Sundays. We got some last weekend, and they were delicious and would be great on this sandwich.