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Victorian-style parlors where people gathered to take a moment to breathe and to have a cup of tea or lemonade together.” Plans are for future expansion into a British-style tearoom with sandwiches. Things available for purchase are a line from Lavender Fields Apothecary with all-natural skin products. There is also clothing and jewelry. Look for a grand opening in the near future.

Victorian-style parlors where people gathered to take a moment to breathe and to have a cup of tea or lemonade together.” Plans are for future expansion into a British-style tearoom with sandwiches. Things available for purchase are a line from Lavender Fields Apothecary with all-natural skin products. There is also clothing and jewelry. Look for a grand opening in the near future.

Victorian-style parlors

Victorian-style parlors 
SNEAK PEEK— Over the Moon Mercantile and Salon 516 held a gathering on Saturday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at its location at 516 West Cameron Avenue. Amy Popejoy is the owner of the salon which is in the back of the building, and Rita Gameiro and Shanna Johnson started the Over the Moon Mercantile in the front half of the building. They currently have six other vendors. Gameiro said, “This whole thing was inspired by the old

SNEAK PEEK— Over the Moon Mercantile and Salon 516 held a gathering on Saturday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at its location at 516 West Cameron Avenue. Amy Popejoy is the owner of the salon which is in the back of the building, and Rita Gameiro and Shanna Johnson started the Over the Moon Mercantile in the front half of the building. They currently have six other vendors. Gameiro said, “This whole thing was inspired by the old

SNEAK PEEK

SNEAK PEEK
Rockdale High School cross country runners gather at the Tiger Stadium entrance before the first practice of the 2026 season Monday morning. The five runners attending the opening workout were (L-R) Emiliano Tovar, Taiyari Hernandez, Victoria Zeintek, Angelique N ieto and Amador Baggerly.

Rockdale High School cross country runners gather at the Tiger Stadium entrance before the first practice of the 2026 season Monday morning. The five runners attending the opening workout were (L-R) Emiliano Tovar, Taiyari Hernandez, Victoria Zeintek, Angelique N ieto and Amador Baggerly.

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for July 20-30, 2026. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure J. Virginio Figueroa Martinez to Stonebridge Purchasing LLC – 6.62 acres, Jose Antonio DePena Survey (3,278). J.

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QUICK LOOK

Murray Street Church of Christ will hold its 2026 school supply giveaway from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 in the annex building. Students and parents may pick up free supplies during those hours. For more information, contact Shelly Sanders at 512-760-6100.
A rendering of possible improvements to Bridge Park.

A rendering of possible improvements to Bridge Park.

Changes could be coming for Bridge Park

A meeting was held last Thursday night at Rockdale City Hall to discuss possible updates to the 2.83-acre Bridge Park on the east side of town. The city has applied for a Department of Wildlife grant that could be as much as $427,000.

RISD prepping for upcoming school year

The Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 20, with discussions focused on preparing for the upcoming school year, student success, school safety and district operations.
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