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BIBLE SCHOOL— Springfield Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School last week with over 50 kids taking part. On Friday they ended the week with a western wear day.

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BIBLE SCHOOL

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

BIBLE SCHOOL

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Bland inducted into Rotary Hall of Honor

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Rockdale businesswoman and long-time civic leader Gaye Bland has been inducted into the Rotary International District 5870 Hall of Honor at the annual district recognition banquet.

Jeffrey Mueller cooking in his chuckwagon.

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Rockdale native brings live-fire cooking home

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Jeff Mueller is bringing the Rockin M Chuckwagon back home. Mueller, a Rockdale High School Class of 1981 graduate now living in Brandon, MS, travels all over cooking with a chuckwagon for unique groups. The western backdrop and classic history of the chuckwagon create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Homer Mowdy accepts Chamber Ambassador of the Year from Tim Kelty.

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Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 award winners Thursday night

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

The annua l Chamber Awards were presented Thursday night at The Ranch and the winners are as follows: Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Homer Mowdy. Outstanding Customer Experience Award, Run Florist Run. Automotive Excellence Award, Coop’s Tire Shop. Trusted Financial Partner, Classic Bank.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Fall sports parent meeting July 30th Rockdale Tiger Athletics will host the fall sports parent meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Rockdale High School Cafeteria.

NEW BOARD— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has a new board of directors who were introduced last Thursday at The Ranch when the annual Chamber Awards were presented. From left to right, Terry Richter, Steve Ammons, Eric Paulsen, Georgia Marshall, Taylor Earl, Monique Gebhart, Rebecca Luckey, Steve Laukhuf, Tim Kelty and Braden Wallis.

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NEW BOARD

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

NEW BOARD

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

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. Niels Hunt Beery, 71, Rockdale, criminal trespass, released. Jeremy F.

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 143 CR 303 for a grass . re on July 8 at 3:26 p.m. 2452 CR 305 for a car- bon monoxide alarm on July 8 at 9:34 p.m. 957 CR 323 for an unattended brush pile on . re on July 10 at 8:46 p.m.

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POLICE REPORT

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Arrests RPD officers made six arrests over the past seven days including one each for public intoxication, a Milam County Sheri 's O$ ce war- rant, criminal trespass of habitation, criminal mischief ($100 to $750), disor- derly conduct, and criminal attempt theft of property ($30,000 to...

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13

Calls for the Milam Count y Sherif f 's Of f ice during the past week included: Tuesday, July 7-Assault, CR 353; information, FM 2116; tra$ c complaint, US 79; trespassing, CR 333; traffic hazard, US 77; 911 open line, FM 2027; tra$ c complaint, US 79; threats, FM 112; civil matter, CR 2 41; civ i...