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CORRECTION

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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

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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

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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.

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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59
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.
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HOSTS

News Staff
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59
HOLY WEEK LUNCHEONS— The Rockdale Ministerial Alliance organized community luncheons during Holy Week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Easter. Peace Lutheran Church hosted the luncheons and reported great participation from area churches, including Rising Star Baptist, St. Thomas Episcopal, First Christian, St. John’s United Methodist, First Presbyterian and St Joseph Catholic by provision of food, music and sermon messages. Between 45 and 50 people from the area attended each day.

HOLY WEEK LUNCHEONS— The Rockdale Ministerial Alliance organized community luncheons during Holy Week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Easter. Peace Lutheran Church hosted the luncheons and reported great participation from area churches, including Rising Star Baptist, St. Thomas Episcopal, First Christian, St. John’s United Methodist, First Presbyterian and St Joseph Catholic by provision of food, music and sermon messages. Between 45 and 50 people from the area attended each day.

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HOLY WEEK LUNCHEONS

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59
FUNDRAISER

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FUNDRAISER

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59