FINALIST
FINALIS
News Staff
FINALIST
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
News
PICKING CIRCLE— Milam Arts Society hosts a “picking circle” on the second Tuesday of each month at Moon Brew Coffee Co. from 7 to 9 p.m. Pickers from all over are led by Charlie Weyler for a night of live music. The next big event is a Mardi Gras-themed Open Mik Night on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. featuring beignets, traditional king cake, red beans and rice and more.
PICKING CIRCLE
News Staff
PICKING CIRCLE
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
QUICK LOOK
News Staff
Rockdale Band Boosters will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the junior high commons. Tickets are $15 and plates include spaghetti, salad, rolls and a drink.
The evening will feature band performances, senior cake auction and a silent auction.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
FIRE CALLS
News Staff
Rockdale VFD
Responded to:
• The 300 block of West Belton for a gas leak on Jan. 6 at 9:52 a.m.
• North US 77 for a three-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Jan. 7 at 7:06 a.m.
• South FM 908 at South US 77 for a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Jan. 7 at 7:34 p.m.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
News Staff
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Jan.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG
News Staff
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.
• Emma Evans, 19, Temple, possession of a controlled substance (under 28 grams), released.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
POLICE REPORT
Four felony arrests, two traffic accidents
News Staff
Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week:
• Elmer McIrvin Jr., 56, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Meadows for prohibited substance in correctional facility.
• John Robert Marshall, 54, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
St. Paul BBQ fundraiser set for Feb. 1
News Staff
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School will hold its annual BBQ dinner and live auction fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall on FM 486 North.
The meal will consist of brisket, barbecue sauce, noodles, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles, onions and bread.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Crockpot cooking for cold weather
Crockpot cooking for cold weather
Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
According to the weather app on my phone, it’s going to be cold again soon. Here are some crockpot recipes so dinner will be ready when you get home.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
County under burn ban
Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Milam County is under a burn ban. We are too dry and it has been too windy to burn brush or trash.
Please be mindful of this when you get the urge to burn that brush pile.
NYC TRIP— Our trip to New York City was fantastic!
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15