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ANNIVERSARY— Primera Iglesia Bautista at 665 North Main Street held its 70th anniversary celebration recently. Shown here (l-R) are Mario and Marilu Gonzalez, Olga Gonzalez, Maria Luisa Sandaña, Carlos and Carlitos Gonzalez, Ricardo and Edy Jerrera, Manuela Avila and Pastor Luis Valdivia.

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ANNIVERSARY

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

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RISD reveals leadership changes for 2026-27 school year

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees has approved several leadership assignments and position transfers for the 2026-27 school year as the district works to fill administrative openings at Rockdale Elementary School and Rockdale Intermediate School.

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Milano July 4 Parade And Hot Dog Lunch

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

The City of Milano will celebrate the 4th of July with a parade and a hot dog lunch on Saturday with parade line up beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the football field. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m.

Free July 4th celebration at Fair Park Saturday

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Free July 4th celebration at Fair Park Saturday

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the City of Rockdale invites residents and visitors from throughout Central Texas to celebrate Independence Day at the Rockdale 4th of July Festival on Saturday, July 4, at Rockdale Fair Park.

POLICE REPORT

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Ofc. Meadows responds to two traffic accidents

News Staff

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

Accidents • Ofc. Meadows responded to Caffey Corner for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on June 18 at 12:14 p.m. • Ofc. Meadows responded to Walmart for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on June 18 at 4:05 p.m.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

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. • Corey Lee Anderson, 29, Buckholts, assault of family/household member with previous conviction, released.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, June 16—Controlled burn, Jesse Street, Rockdale; inmate transport, Fannin Avenue, Cameron; suspicious activity, US 77; scam, private road; disturbance, US 79; inmate transport, Fannin Avenue, Cameron; inmate...

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FIRE CALLS

News Staff

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • North FM 908 and Bush Road for an iPhone crash detection notification on June 16 at 5:28 p.m. • Holly Drive and South FM 487 for a small grass fire on June 20 at 8:36 p.m. • 1620 CR 302 for a fire on June 21 at 9:47 p.m.

Kyle’s Kitchen

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Three refreshing salad recipes

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

Most everyone loves the tomato, onion and cucumber salad during the summer. Here is a different version without cucumber. Tomato and Onion Salad 2 lbs.

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County adds ambulance station in Milano

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:54

The addit ion of an ambulance station in Milano is great news! Kain Dodd has done such a good job advocating for emergency services in this area. The county still needs to look at response times in the Lin Luce area.