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Project Cool 2026

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Annual box fan collection and giveaway Rockdale Rotary Club will be actively collecting donations of 20-inch new box fans and/or cash starting May 18 and running through June 12.. This is an annual event created by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center several years ago.
COFFEE TIME— Rockdale’s oldest organization, the Matinee Musical Club, was the sponsor of First Friday Coffee in May. The coffees are held on the first Friday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Shown here are (L-R) club members Jo Ann Bradford, Gloria Walker, Donnie Rinn, Mona Butala and Pat Owen.

COFFEE TIME— Rockdale’s oldest organization, the Matinee Musical Club, was the sponsor of First Friday Coffee in May. The coffees are held on the first Friday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Shown here are (L-R) club members Jo Ann Bradford, Gloria Walker, Donnie Rinn, Mona Butala and Pat Owen.

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COFFEE TIME

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
COFFEE TIME
National archive Swift Boat quilt has Rockdale connection

National archive Swift Boat quilt has Rockdale connection

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National archive Swift Boat quilt has Rockdale connection

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
A Rockport woman is turning fabric and memory into a tribute for Vietnam War veterans, stitching together a story she says has gone too long without recognition. Ingrid Little, a naturalized U.S.

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FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 352 US 77 for a fire alarm at 12:04 a.m. May 6. • Near the 1500 block of East Cameron Avenue for a vehicle vs. deer accident at 5:51 a.m. May 7. • South FM 908 near CR 383 for a large grass fire at 5:17 p.m. May 10.

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POLICE REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Accidents • Ofc. Meadows responded near the 1500 block of East Cameron Avenue for a vehicle-vs.-deer accident with no injuries at 5:51 a.m. May 7 . • Sgt. Lentz responded near the 400 block of West US 79for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries at 6:43 p.m. May 7. • Ofc.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
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.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, May 5—Motorist assist, TX 36; traffic complaint, CR205B; animal call, FM 2095; welfare check, CR 114; inmate transport, Fannin Avenue, Cameron; vandalism, CR 311; disturbance, Northwood Circle, Rockdale; animal...

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Seniors to embark on trip

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The graduating class is about to embark upon Senior Trip. A long held tradition at the high school. Small, rural schools, like Milano, have lots of traditions. When our state legislators talk about consolidating these schools, it baffles me. Of course, lawmakers do many bewildering things.
Kyle’s Kitchen

Kyle’s Kitchen

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A salad, a fish and a chicken

Kyle Cooke
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Here’s an interesting take on a chicken club sandwich which gets rid of all the bread and replaces it with croutons so it’s a little healthier.

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REUNIONS

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
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.