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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10

Brian Beard, Kay Theater board president, died suddenly at age 51 on Jan. 1 of a heart attack. There wi l l be a celebration of life at a later date to be held at the Kay Theater.

MASTER NATURALISTS

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MASTER NATURALISTS

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10

The El Camino Real Master Natural ist Chapter sponsored First Friday Coffee last week.

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ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Monthly Meetings

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-4293458.

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Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 22 at 11:25 p.m. • FM 908 at CR 305 for a grass fire on Dec. 24 at 3:25 p.m. • 1047 FM 1786 for a fire out of control on Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

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

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

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.

Rockdale PD responds to four traffic accidents

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Rockdale PD responds to four traffic accidents

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

Accidents • Ofc. Jacobs responded to US 79 in front of Phillips and Luckey for a vehicle vs. deer on Dec. 22 at 10:48 a.m. • Ofc. Rodriguez responded to US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 22 at 11:25 p.m. • Sg t .

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A recap of Rockdale’s news in 2025

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

Christmas Roundup served 700 individuals from 154 families. Organizer Pam Kaufmann thanked the hundreds of people who contributed to the event. A ribbon cutting was held for the grand opening of 3 P’s Ice Cream in Waymar Plaza.

Roundup serves 200 families

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Roundup serves 200 families

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

Christmas Roundup has been serving area families for over 50 years, and supports families from Rockdale, Milano and Gause. This year Christmas Roundup ended up serving over 200 families and at least 850 individual people.

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Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:56

First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 3. The sponsor will be the Milam County Master Naturalists El Camino Real Chapter, and all are invited. The City of Rockdale will hold curbside bulk waste pickup on Jan.