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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 3339 South US 77 near CR 230 along with Milano VFD to assist Minerva VFD on June 24 at 11:15 a.m. • US 77 near CR 230 for assist Minerva VFD on June 25 at 1:44 p.m.

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Liberty community homecoming Sunday Everyone is invited to the annual Liberty Homecoming Picnic and Cemetery Meeting on Sunday. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the cemetery meeting starting at 11. The picnic lunch will begin shortly after the cemetery meeting.

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Turnage-Telg clan add one

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

Congratulations to Jake and Kaitlyn Turnage on the birth of their baby girl. And a huge “Howdy!” to the Telg and Turnage clan. It’s hard to describe the incredible joy of a new life entering the world making you a Papa or Nana.

Lesser known U.S. founding fathers

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Lesser known U.S. founding fathers

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026, names like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams are bound to come up.

Can we slow down?

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Can we slow down?

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Igot up Sunday morning thinking it seems like the last thing people need is another sermon.

Daylight Savings Time

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Daylight Savings Time

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

“And God made the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night; he made the stars also...to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1). But Man said, “This is not so good.

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

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:56

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RISD reveals leadership changes for 2026-27 school year

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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.