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SPECIAL OLYMPICS— Tiger athletes competed in the Special Olympics Track Meet in Belton on Friday. See results on Sports (2B) for results.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS

News Staff

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

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First Christian Church is hosting a Cookie Exchange in the fellowship hall from 10 a.m. to 12-noon Saturday. Attendees are invited to bring a dozen or more cookies and a friend to share. Also bring a container to take cookies home and your recipe.

McBride

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Murder charges filed after shooting victim dies

News Staff

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:00

Rockdale Police investigators were notified by Bell County Justice of the Peace that shooting victim, Coby Ward, 28, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, had succumbed to his injuries and passed away. RPD officers immediately obtained a warrant for the arrest of Raymond James McBride Jr.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO The new bridge over Little River on the Rockdale-Cameron highway was opened to traffic last week, and we learn that the old McCowan bridge is being torn down this week.

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CORRECTION

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

In last week’s paper we quoted Victoria Otto as Chamber Board President which was a mistake. Otto resigned in December when her term expired, which we didn’t know at the newspaper. Lisa Juarez is currently acting board president until the board has their next meeting. The Reporter regrets the error.

Rockdale Police arrest

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Rockdale Police arrest two on felony warrants

Police Report

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Victor Montoya, 30, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wachtel for burglary of a habitation. • Ernest Robertson, 64, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Bielamowicz for a parole violation.

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FIRE CALLS

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • First Baptist Church for a lift assist 4:31 p.m. April 7. • Ackerman at Elm Street for a gas leak at 2:19 p.m. • 309 Doss Drive for a fire alarm at 7:72 p.m. April 9. • 820 FM 1786 for a 4-wheeler rollover with injuries at 4:16 p.m. April 10.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

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.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, April 7—Discharged firearm, FM 908; motorist assist, FM 485; inmate transpor t, Lee County; inmate transport, FM 487; inmate transport, Burleson County; information, US 79; inmate transport, Fannin Avenue, Cameron;...

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Spring garage sale to be held April 16-18

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Milano VFD is having their huge spring garage sale April 16-18 at the fire station in Milano. RAIN— I am so thankful for the rain. I hate to tell you that College Station received more rain than we did. Doesn’t seem fair. PRAYERS— A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.