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ROCKDALE IN 1912— The Milam County Historical Commission released photos of Rockdale in 1910 and 1912. This photo was taken in front of The 1895 looking east. The house on the left is the home of Adolphus Wolf, who owned the Wolf Hotel which sat where Wolf Park is now.

ROCKDALE IN 1912— The Milam County Historical Commission released photos of Rockdale in 1910 and 1912. This photo was taken in front of The 1895 looking east. The house on the left is the home of Adolphus Wolf, who owned the Wolf Hotel which sat where Wolf Park is now.

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ROCKDALE IN 1912

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
ROCKDALE IN 1912

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Near the 400 block of West Cameron for a two-vehicle accident with injuries on July 24 at 11:45 a.m. Gause VFD Responded to: • CR 264 near the old Sugar Loaf Bridge for a grass fire on July 21 at 5:09 p.m.

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ROCKDALE POLICE REPORT

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
Calls for Service Rockdale Police Ocers responded to 429 total calls for service during the past week including 76 calls for 911 emergency service.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
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. • Loretta Harvey, 43, Lexington, public intoxication, released.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, July 21—Motorist assist, FM 437; harassment, FM 2116; civil matter, Sixth Street, Cameron; motorist assist, TX 36; disturbance, Charles Martin Hall Road, Rockdale; fire, CR 264; civil matter, Nolan Avenue, Cameron;...

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MISD school year to begin Aug. 11

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
Milano ISD students return to school Aug. 11. Meet the Teacher will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, on all campuses. Meet the Eagles will begin at 6:30 in the MHS gym. TEACHERS— Milano Elementary will see the return of Missy Christman to Special Education, and new teachers—Ms.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:40
Bartlett VFD BBQ, fundraiser Aug. 22 Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser, barbecue and auction on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 50 W. Davilla St. in Granger. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6 p.m.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:59
RES Meet the Teacher Friday, August 7th Rockdale Elementary School will host Meet the Teacher from 4:40 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Parents and students are invited to meet their teacher and visit their classroom.

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Autopsy ordered after man drowns Saturday

News Staff
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:59
An investigation is underway after a drowning incident near Rockdale over the weekend. The Milam County Sheriff ’s Office responded about 5:45 p.m.
Martha Jeffcoat, Mayor Ward Roddam and councilwoman Esmeralda Ruelas-Olivares.

Martha Jeffcoat, Mayor Ward Roddam and councilwoman Esmeralda Ruelas-Olivares.

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City celebrates Blanco, Wallis

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:59
Mayor Ward Roddam read a proclamation commending Benjamin Blanco’s military service and expressed gratitude to Brian Wallis for 35 years of service to Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department at a regular meeting of the city council on Monday, July 13.