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SCHOOL SUPPLIES— VFW Post 6525 held its annual school supply giveaway Saturday. At 8:30 a.m. there was a line halfway around the building.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES— VFW Post 6525 held its annual school supply giveaway Saturday. At 8:30 a.m. there was a line halfway around the building.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Long

Long

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RISD hires band director

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Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:09
Rockdale ISD proudly announces the hiring of Samuel W. Long Jr. as the new Director of Bands for the district. With over two decades of experience in music educat ion and performance leadership, Mr. Long brings a legacy of innovation to the Rockdale Tiger Band program.

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MCSO takes over Buckholts Police Department

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
The Milam County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has revoked the Buckholts Police Department’s authority to make appointments.
Johnson

Johnson

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Johnson completes TMCCP

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
The City of Rockdale is proud to recognize City Secretary Shanna Johnson for completing the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCC P). This professional development program is accredited through the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) and the University of North Texas.
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Staton

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Staton is Director of School Safety

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Rockdale ISD announces the appointment of Candice Staton as the district’s new Director of School Safety, rei n forcing the district’s ongoing efforts to provide safe, secure and s u p p o r t ive learning environments for all students and staff.
PLANNING— Last Thursday, Rockdale Citywide Homecoming committee held their first meeting for planning next year’s event by handing out committee assignments and brainstorming. Denise Starnes is the chairperson for the next two years.

PLANNING— Last Thursday, Rockdale Citywide Homecoming committee held their first meeting for planning next year’s event by handing out committee assignments and brainstorming. Denise Starnes is the chairperson for the next two years.

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PLANNING

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
PLANNING

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QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
At a specially called city council meeting on Monday night the council proposed adopting a tax rate of .782141 which is a 3.57 percent increase over last year and provides the city with an additional $150,000 in property taxes. The council will meet again on Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

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CHURCH NEWS

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Backpack blessing highlights Rally Day Rockdale Peace Lutheran Church Rally Day will be at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16, with special music and blessing of the backpacks during the church service for anyone starting back to school.
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

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Three felony arrests made by Rockdale PD, one accident reported

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Gary Eugene Hobbs, 45, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Lentz for theft of property ($2,500) with two or more previous convictions and possession of a controlled substance (under 28 grams).

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 310 Calhoun Drive for a power line on fire on July 29 at 9:11 a.m. • 711 Miller Street for a gas leak on July 29 at 1:48 p.m. • US 77 at FM 908 for a major two-vehicle accident with injuries on Aug. 1 at 1:32 p.m.