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Hidden in Christ with God

Hidden in Christ with God

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How mighty is the love of God?

Greg Nichols
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
In 1982, Vice President George H. W. Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Vice President Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. Viktoria Brezhnev stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed.
With music blasting and horns honking, downtown Rockdale was a lively atmosphere on Saturday morning.

With music blasting and horns honking, downtown Rockdale was a lively atmosphere on Saturday morning.

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‘No Kings’ rally brings 80-100 downtown

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Rockdale added 80 to 100 people to what is being called “the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history,” which saw protests with more than 8.3 million people in all 50 states across 3,300 events.

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QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Easter Egg Hunt Friday at Fair Park The Rockdale PTO’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon at Fair Park. The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp and is for toddlers through fifth grade.

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City council, school board races set for May 2

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
RISD school board and Rockdale city council races are set for voting on Thursday, May 2. For the city council race there will be different ballots for eastside and westside residents.
ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A longtime leader in 4-H, local schools, church and civic organizations, she has mentored youth, supported families, honored veterans and served on the Rockdale Municipal Development District

ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A longtime leader in 4-H, local schools, church and civic organizations, she has mentored youth, supported families, honored veterans and served on the Rockdale Municipal Development District

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ADT LADY OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
ADT LADY OF THE YEAR—Rebecca Luckey (middle), a lifelong Rockdale resident and Rockdale High School graduate, has dedicated more than 34 years to serving Milam County through her work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and...

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MILAM COUNTY GRAND JURY

News Staff
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
• John Robert Marshall, 54, Rockdale, second Degree Felony, possession of controlled substance (4-400 grams). • Elmer Archie McIrvin Jr., 56, Rockdale, State Jail Felony, possession of controlled sbstance (under one gram). • Ashley Elizabeth Hanel, 36, Cameron, third degree felony, injury to child.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, March 17—Disturbance, US 79; 911 open line, US 79; information, Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; motorist assist, US 77; alarm, FM 1915; theft, CR 353; information, FM 908; inmate transport, Fannin Avenue, Cameron;...

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POLICE REPORT

Accidents
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
• Ofc. Meadows responded to the Rockdale Post Office for a minor two-vehicle accident on March 18 at 2:11 p.m. • Ofc. Jacobs responded to Edward Jones at 1209 West Cameron Avenue for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on March 18 at 5:12 p.m. • Sgt.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
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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FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1504 FM 1786 for an EMS call on March 23 at 11:58 p.m. Thorndale VFD Responded to: • Near 235 CR 347 Loop for a possible accident with unknown injuries on March 19 at 5:06 p.m.