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Veterans Day program on November 11

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

Rockdale Independent School District will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11. The day begins with a veterans breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Rockdale Junior High Library. The Veterans Day program will be held in the Rockdale High School competition gym at 10 a.m.

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Rockdale Fair, Rodeo brought in $1,029,705

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

The 50th annual Rockdale Fair and Rodeo raised $1,029,704.85 for the FFA & 4-H Youth of Milam County. “We truly appreciate your generosity, encouragement and continued support of our exhibitors and the Youth of Milam County,” said Fair Association sales secretary Cindy Hughes.

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Food drive nets 3,680 pounds for food pantry

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rockdale recently held its annual food drive to benefit the Rockdale Christian Services food pantry. This yearly food drive is the biggest donation of food the Rockdale food bank receives every year.

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Milano mourns passing of superintendent

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

Milano ISD announced its superintendent, Dr. Elisabeth Avila Luevanos, died Oct. 27 from injuries sustained in a recent accident. “Supt.

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SLR secures air quality permit for power plant

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

Sandow Lakes Energy Company (SLEC) has received official approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for its Air Quality Permit, clearing a major regulatory step for its upcoming ultra-efficient natural gas power plant.

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REUNION

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

RHS Class of 1968 held its class reunion on Oct. 11 at Rockdale Country Club.

(L-R) LeeAnn Smith, Misty Green, Kristina Elliot, Deborah Dean, Rachel Owens (Board Treasurer), Jeanie Weed (Board President) and Ann Glenn.

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New board members, gift sponsors

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:24

Judge Bill Whitmire and the Milam County Commissioners Court appointed Ann Glenn, Deborah Dean, LeeAnn Smith, Mary Katz, Misty Green, Shelly Sanders and Kristina Elliot to the Milam County CPS Board on Monday, Oct. 14.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

• St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. with games, treats and a bounce house. • First Christian Church will hold Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot across Bell Street from the church.

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Supt. Monzingo to retire after 12 years at RISD

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

After 12 years of exceptional leadership and four decades in education, Rockdale ISD Superintendent Dr. Denise Monzingo has announced her retirement, effective June 2026. Dr. Monzingo joined Rockdale ISD in 2014 and was named Superintendent of Schools.

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WEATHER

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

THURSDAY 89 High 67 Low 15% chance rain FRIDAY 85 High 63 Low 45% chance rain SATURDAY 75 High 60 Low 69% chance rain