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Stargate coming to Milam County

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Sam Altman’s OpenAI, the tech company behind ChatGPT, is planning its next Stargate data centers in Texas, anchoring a new wave of sites the company unveiled last week while celebrating the opening of its massive site in Abilene.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has named Integrity Roofing & Constructions LLC the Business of the Month for September. Shown are business partners Clint Cox (L) and John Marshall. Call the company at 512-820-- 0059 for all your roofing and construction projects.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has named Integrity Roofing & Constructions LLC the Business of the Month for September. Shown are business partners Clint Cox (L) and John Marshall. Call the company at 512-820-- 0059 for all your roofing and construction projects.

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
—Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has named Integrity Roofing & Constructions LLC the Business of the Month for September. Shown are business partners Clint Cox (L) and John Marshall. Call the company at 512-820- 0059 for all your roofing and construction projects.

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Countywide burn ban

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
A burn ban for Milam County was issued on Sunday, September 28 at 6 p.m. by the commissioners court after discussions with the Milam County Fire Chiefs, the Fire Marshall and Milam County Emergency Management.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Gause Methodist Church, 204 W. Walnut St., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a party at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. A full afternoon of activities is planned with music by Travis Gray, a special recognition of Henry Bonorden's service to the church, a meal at 5 p.m., and at 6 p.m.

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CHURCH NEWS

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Rising Star Baptist to host luncheon Oct. 11 Rising Star Baptist Church’s Sisters Working Together present “Are You Half Stepping” (Ps. 119:133, Eph. 6:13-15) with a women’s luncheon at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Carolyn E.
Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS

Hidden in Christ with God GREG NICHOLS

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Forgiving but not forgetting

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Reverend Ralph Glenn was Minister to the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), leading about 450 churches in Texas and New Mexico. He was an excellent communicator who brought personal warmth to his ministry through his words and deeds.
He told me to tell you that KEN ANSELL

He told me to tell you that KEN ANSELL

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A feel good Jesus

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
I am already in full blown protest mode towards the holidays. I’m a Scrooge and I wish we could skip fall and winter and, in my dreams, we would be in an endless June. A June without Father’s Day and Flag Day—I’m good with Juneteenth but that’s it, no more holidays ever.

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FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Responded to: • 310 San Jacinto for a gas leak on Sept. 23 at 11:43 a.m. • West Cameron Avenue and Division Street for a gas leak on Sept. 23 at 3:59 p.m. • 1916 West Cameron for a gas leak on Sept. 25 at 3:48 p.m. • Near Cameron Avenue at Main Street for a vehicle on fire on Sept. 26 at 12:59 p.m.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Sept.
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Rockdale PD reports one traffic accident over past seven days

Accidents
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
• Ofc. Clark responded to near the intersection of East Belton and Douthit Street for a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Sept. 29 at 12:54 p.m. Arrests RPD officers made 4 arrests during the past seven days all for Capias Pro Fine.