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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

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.

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, April 28—Security check, FM 3242; security check, Avenue C, Milano; warrant service, TX 21; security check, Avenue C, Milano; security check, US 190; security check, Avenue C, Milano; suspicious activity, CR 267;...

Things to make with chicken

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

This first recipe is for tacos, but it's also a great marinade for whatever you want to do with the chicken including tacos, but also nachos or taco salad.

REUNION

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

62nd Appelt Family Reunion set for June 7 The Appelt Family will be celebrating its 62nd reunion on Sunday, June 7, at Appelt’s Hill Hall in Hallettsville. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The reunion will provide a meal of stew, sausage and sides at noon along with cold drinks.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. ever y second and fourth Monday at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All boys and their dads are welcome. For more information, contact Stephen Ammons 512-446-3367.

MILANO NEWS

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

The hype surrounding the Savannah Bananas is well deserved. We joined over 100,000 others in College Station and were treated to a day of high energy and fun for the whole family. If you ever get the chance to see them you should. LAST MONTH OF SCHOOL— We are finally in the last month of school!

City to increase utility rates

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

City of Rockdale residents will soon notice changes to water and wastewater bills beginning this month. After several months of deliberation and considering every option available, city council approved an increase in utility rates.

TACO FEST

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

After days of rain, Rockdale’s weather turned out sunny with tempera tures in the 70s for the first annual Taco Fest sponsored by Rockdale Community Market and the City of Rockdale. And the festival was a big success.

Yard of the Month for May is the Upson home at 417 East Bell Avenue

Rockdale Earth Day Home Garden Tour includes May’s Yard of the Month

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

Rockdale Earth Day’s Home Garden Tour is this Saturday, May 9. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and this year attendees will get to see the organization’s Yard of the Month for May: Wendie Upson’s home located at 417 East Bell Avenue.

MAYFEST A BIG HIT

News Staff

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:20

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church held their first May fest since 2020 on Saturday and the fundraiser was a big success for the organization. The day began with a mass after which the Communi ties in Concert Band played for the crowd.