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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
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. • Bethany Hilda Solomon, 41, Rockdale, burglary of habitation, released.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office dur ing the past week included: Tue sd a y, Ma y 12— Harassment, Briar Lane, Rockdale; disturbance, CR 328; harassment, Houston Avenue, Cameron; medical call, US 79; shooting, US 79; suspicious activity, Moerbe Street, Thorndale; disturbance, US 79;...
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REUNION

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
REUNION

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REUNIONS

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
RHS Class of 1976 meets on June 13 RHS Class of 1976 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on June 13 at The Ranch at 5 p.m. The class will also be recognized at Rockdale Homecoming on Sunday, June 14, at 11 a.m.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. ever y second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.
PAINTING— Best of Show, Kamila Colmenero Hernandez; first place, Allison Garza; second place, Sophia Herrera; third place, Sheila Torres.

PAINTING— Best of Show, Kamila Colmenero Hernandez; first place, Allison Garza; second place, Sophia Herrera; third place, Sheila Torres.

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Rockdale Junior High Art Fair winners

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
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Rodriguez nets position with city

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Lucita Rodriguez serves as the City of Rockdale’s Civic Engagement Coordinator, a newly established role dedicated to strengthening the connection between residents and their local government.

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MILANO NEWS

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Bed in Summer In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer, quite the other way, I have to go to bed by day.

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DID YOU KNOW?

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Increasing time spent outdoors enjoying nature can positively affect mood and mental health. Generally speaking, outdoor enthusiasts tend to be happier overall.
Shown here at the celebration for Luke Olivares are Jose Olivares, Cecil Cook, Esmeralda Olivares, Les Bumbguard, Vice Commander George Bunch, Commander Rod Stewart, Luke Olivares, Jim Foster, Tim Gutherie, Jessica and Wesley Janak.

Shown here at the celebration for Luke Olivares are Jose Olivares, Cecil Cook, Esmeralda Olivares, Les Bumbguard, Vice Commander George Bunch, Commander Rod Stewart, Luke Olivares, Jim Foster, Tim Gutherie, Jessica and Wesley Janak.

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Olivares headed to Austin’s Texas Boys State as ‘statesman’

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Luke Olivares, son of Jose and Esmeralda Olivares, is heading to the Capital in Austin after being nominated by the American Legion Carlyle Post and Rockdale Independent School District as a statesman at Texas Boys State June 7-13.