SCHOLARSHIPS— This year the Joe Wayne Cleveland Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Chase Nadeau and Brody Willard, shown here with Cleveland family members—(L-R) Kenny Cleveland, Shellea Griner, Sarah Cleveland and Nikki Kirk. See more photos from last Wednesday’s Rockdale High School award ceremony on page 6B.

SCHOLARSHIPS— This year the Joe Wayne Cleveland Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Chase Nadeau and Brody Willard, shown here with Cleveland family members—(L-R) Kenny Cleveland, Shellea Griner, Sarah Cleveland and Nikki Kirk. See more photos from last Wednesday’s Rockdale High School award ceremony on page 6B.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
SCHOLARSHIPS
Mayor Ward Roddam read a proclamation honoring Rockdale High School Tiger D’Andre Stephens who scored a gold medal in the UIL Class 3A high jump competition with a 6-foot, 10-inches. They are flanked by DaJoria “DaeDae” Lister and coach Rene Muniz.

Mayor Ward Roddam read a proclamation honoring Rockdale High School Tiger D’Andre Stephens who scored a gold medal in the UIL Class 3A high jump competition with a 6-foot, 10-inches. They are flanked by DaJoria “DaeDae” Lister and coach Rene Muniz.

Council OKs water master plan

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

Rockdale will begin a Water and Sewer Master Plan and look at impact fees to help pay for the big-ticket engineering item, city council members voted at Monday’s meeting. Freese and Nichols, a firm that specializes in infrastructure consulting and engineering, will draw up the plan for $249,500.

News 

FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • E. Cameron and Green for two-vehicle crash. • San Gabriel and E.

Grand jury indicts 20

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Under the direction of Brian Price, Milam County District Attorney, the following felony cases were...

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Sports

Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

News Staff
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Young athletes took advantage of summer learning opportunities as the Rockdale Tiger Athletic...
(L-R) Dae Dae Lister, Mayor Ward Roddam, De’Andre Stephens and Coach Rene Muniz are shown following Monday night's Rockdale City Council meeting, where Stephens was recognized with a proclamation for winning the Class 3A state championship in the high jump. Reporter/Nathan Flores

(L-R) Dae Dae Lister, Mayor Ward Roddam, De’Andre Stephens and Coach Rene Muniz are shown following Monday night's Rockdale City Council meeting, where Stephens was recognized with a proclamation for winning the Class 3A state championship in the high jump. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Lillard set to play in All-Star game; Stephens receives city proclamation

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Mason Lillard has been selected as a pitcher for the Texas High School Baseball Association...

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Columns & Opinions 

Two rescues and an important reminder

Two rescues and an important reminder

Two rescues and an important reminder

Judge’s Comments Bill Whitmire
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Last Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday morning, two people in separate vehicles...

Responsible growth needed

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
As data center applications explode, state needs to keep an eye on resources Applications for data...
Self-portrait drawing by Kamila Colmenero Hernandez, a 2025-26 eighth-grader in Art II at Rockdale Junior High School.

Self-portrait drawing by Kamila Colmenero Hernandez, a 2025-26 eighth-grader in Art II at Rockdale Junior High School.

Rockdale hits a rare milestone, gets a win

Texas Type Ken Esten Cooke
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
In light of its challenges, Rockdale hit a milestone recently that I certainly never thought it...

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Lifestyle 

CHURCH NEWS

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Forest Grove CC VBS set for June 22-24 Forest Grove Christian Church will hold Vacation...
Look over here distractions

Look over here distractions

Look over here distractions

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
When I was a teenager in the 1900s, you could get your driver’s learning permit at the age of 15.
Addressing suffering

Addressing suffering

Addressing suffering

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
I’ve been going through 2nd Timothy.

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Obituaries 

Taylor

Taylor

Taylor

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Milton Ray “Pete” Taylor, 89, of Rockdale passed away on June 7, 2026, at home.
Robbins

Robbins

Robbins

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Dannie W. Robbins Jr., af fectionately known as Mr.
Massengale

Massengale

Massengale

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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Massengale Diana Brewer Massengale, known lovingly by her grandchildren as “Ahma,” left this earth...

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