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Lucita Rodriguez, Billy and Shannon Kornegay and Lisa-Lambert Koenig before leaving for Center Point.

Lucita Rodriguez, Billy and Shannon Kornegay and Lisa-Lambert Koenig before leaving for Center Point.

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Volunteers to the rescue

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
A group of volunteers from Milam County collected supplies for the flood ravaged hill country town of Center Point which is about eight miles from Kerrville.
All aboard

All aboard

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All aboard

News Staff
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
These volunteer railroad conductors from Rockdale I&GN Depot were the sponsors of the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library’s First Friday Coffee last Friday. Shown here are (L-R) Pat Watson, Kathleen Watson, Sheryl Hairston and April Doss. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

News Staff
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The River Event Center on Friday while a Christmas in July event was going on inside selling everything needed to decorate for Christmas.

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will hold Wild Things Zoofari on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Wild Things Zoofari is committed to raising awareness about conservation and animal behavior through education.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
American Legion monthly meetings 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.
Delicious summer sides

Delicious summer sides

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Delicious summer sides

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
This recipe would be good made with fresh corn which should be showing up at the grocery stores soon, if it's not already there. Frozen would also work. A good side dish for a barbecue in hot weather because it doesn't have any mayonnaise in it.
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

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One felony arrest, one traffic accident during past week

News Staff
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Ynglun Noel Williams, 19, Taylor, was arrested by Sgt. Puente for possession of a controlled substance (under 1 gram) and theft of property (under $100) with previous conviction. Accident • Ofc.
FIRE CALLS

FIRE CALLS

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 822 FM 1712 for a bulldozer on fire on July 11 at 12:03 p.m. • Rockdale Federal Credit Union for a false fire alarm on July 13 at 7:10 a.m.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
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. • Shaqu i l le Jama r Owens, 22, Hearne, theft of cattle/horse/exotic livestock (over $150,000), in custody.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:53
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: July 8—Security check, US 79, Thorndale; traffic complaint, TX 36; accident, TX 36; welfare check, CR 417; information, US 79, Milano; civil matter, CR 232A; theft, CR 244A, welfare check, Brier Lane, Rockdale; mental health...