Jones

Mr. Jones Gordon E. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion and love.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 303 Yoakum for a city ordinance violation on Feb. 4 at 1:45 p.m. • The intersection of Brandon and Hazel for a gas leak on Feb. 4 at 6:24 p.m. • 1363 Cypress Trail Loop for a controlled burn left unattended on Feb. 4 at 6:49 p.m. • 455 Cypress Trail for a burn ban violation on Feb.

POLICE REPORT

Arrests RPD officers made 10 arrests over the past seven days including four for Capias Pro fine, and one each for possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces), Clas C assault, indecent assault, driving with license invalid with previous conviction, a Hayes County warrant, and a Washington...

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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. • Shaun Allen Bolten, 25, Cameron, violation of protective order, released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Feb.

Upcoming pressure cooker classes

The Milam County Extension Office will continue the popular Cooking Under Pressure Lunch-and-Learn classes this spring, offering attendees the opportunity to learn how to confidently use electric pressure cookers in a relaxed, hands-on setting.

Senior Serve to be held February 28 at KC Hall

Milano High School seniors will host Senior Serve at the KC Hall in Rockdale on Saturday, Feb. 28. FUNDRAISER— Milano VFD is gearing up for its chili supper and gun fundraiser. It all kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Rockdale’s Terence Parker: faith first, service always

The measure of a man is who he lifts. Terence Parker’s life reflects a legacy shaped by faith, mentorship and a community that raised its children together. For Terence Parker, growing up in Rockdale meant being raised not just by his parents, but by an entire community.