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RISD’s 2026 inductees from Friday night’s ceremony are (L-R) Brooks Bassler, Dr. Diana Gonzales Worthen, Dr. Tommye Cashaw-Austin, Tamara S. Hebert-Powell and Abbie Ferguson.

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RISD inducts 2026 Distinguished Alumni

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale Independent School District proudly honored its 2026 Distinguished Alumni during the district’s fourth induction ceremony held Friday, April 10. The evening brought together alumni, family and community members for a celebration filled with connection, reflection and shared memories.

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Early voting for city council, school board begins April 20

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

RISD school board and Rockdale city council races are set for voting on Thursday, May 2. Election day voting on May 2 will have extended hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting at Rockdale City Hall Council Chamber are April 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.m April 22-24 hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rockdale Earth Day makes yearly educational nature and environmental book contributions to both the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library as well as each library on RISD’s four campuses. Above left are the city librarians

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Rockdale Earth Day announces Day of Community Service

David Melton Chair, Rockdale Earth Day

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale Earth Day began in 2015, when a group of concerned citizens gathered in hopes of taking actions to help better the community through a Day of Community Service.

POLICE REPORT

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RPD makes six felony arrests, responds to three traffic accidents

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Rockdale Police Officers made six felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Berthrum Everage, 50, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Meadows for possession of a controlled substance (under 12 gram). • Jacob Mitchell, 40, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Bielamowicz for a parole warrant.

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Murray Ave. at Coulter St. for a residence that was smoking on April 1 at 5:18 p.m. • North FM 487 near Beverly Drive for a one-vehicle accident with unknown injuries on April 6 at 12:18 a.m. • Cameron Ave.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

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

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, March 31— Disturbance, Second Street, Buckholts; abandoned vehicle, FM 486, security check, Avenue C, Milano; traffic complaint, CR 375; traffic hazard, US 79; trespassing, CR 311; civil matter, Sixth Street,...

Fresh spring salad recipes

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Fresh spring salad recipes

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Did you eat too much at Easter? We kept it pretty simple and had roast chicken with veggies and a salad since it was only us Rockdale folks this year. But we had three desserts: a homemade chocolate cake with chocolate icing, a peach cobbler and a cherry dessert that Betty Headrick made.

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Writer thankful for the rain

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

I am so thankful for the rain! I hope all of your gardens and flower beds look amazing! CHILDREN— When my children were little we had a simple rule: for every inch they grew, we moved dangerous and breakable items up one foot.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and CASA of Milam County will hold a signing of a proclamation with County Judge Bill Whitmire on April 17 at 9 a.m. on the courthouse lawn in Cameron.