GET YOUR TICKETS
GET YOUR TICKETS
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GET YOUR TICKETS
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
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ROYALTY— At the RHS prom on Saturday, April 11, Jesse Montelongo and Yaretzi Hernandez were named Mr. and Miss Rockdale High School. RHS Principal Wendy Mahan and junior class parents want send a thank you to Run Florist Run for the bouquet, Rockdale Signs for the plaques and photos, Destinie Malish with RHS Floral Design for the sashes, DJ Anthony Cortez for keeping the energy high, TK United for the decorations and our RHS staff members for their support throughout the event.
ROYALTY
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ROYALTY
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
Voting started Monday
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Early voting started on Monday at City Hall Council Chambers to elect a new eastside city council member and two places on the RISD school board.
John Lawhon and Nathan Flores vie for the eastside city council spot, and there are six people running for the two places on the school board.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
St. Joseph’s hosts Mayfest on May 3
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is holding their Mayfest fundraiser for the first time since 2020 on Sunday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the KC Hall.
Lunch begins at 11 a.m. and goes to 2 p.m. or until sold out.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
In costume
In costume
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At the Saturday, April 11 DAR Dedication of Eliza Tice Hall in Cameron, Denise Bennett portrayed Eliza Hall with a presentation that was created from family letters from the 1800s and other history.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
PROCLAMATION— Milam County Judge Bill Whitmire read declared April as Child Abuse Awareness Month on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m. Whitmire is shown here with CASA Executive Director Rachel Owens.
PROCLAMATION
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PROCLAMATION
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
SPECIAL OLYMPICS— Tiger athletes competed in the Special Olympics Track Meet in Belton on Friday. See results on Sports (2B) for results.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
QUICK LOOK
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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.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:10
McBride
Murder charges filed after shooting victim dies
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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.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:00
LOOKING BACK
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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.
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59