News

FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1700 Brazos at the Career Academy building for a fire alarm on May 27 at 8:11 a.m. • 144 CR 313 for a two-vehicle accident/rollover with unknown injuries on May 29 at 5:40 p.m. • 3015 South US 77 for a vehicle fire on June 1 at 1:16 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tue sday, May 26— Assault, Oak Park One, Rockdale; vandalism, US 77; medical call, FM 112; disturbance, US 77; disturbance, TX 36; civil matter, CR 420; theft, CR 255A; assist other agency, 15th Street, Cameron; welfare...
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

Two felony arrests made by Rockdale PD officers

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Sarah Lovato, 40, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wachtel for probation violation. • Gerald Wayne Keefer, 67, Bryan, was arrested by Sgt. Lentz for possession of a controlled substance (1 gram to 4 grams).

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
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. • Clara Louise Massa, 31, Milano, DWI with blood alcohol greater than 0.15, released.

Aggie Moms looking for help

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
The Milam County Aggie Moms are $1,400 dollars short of completely funding their endowment with the TAMU Foundation. The endowment ensures scholarships for Milam County students for as long as the University exists.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Trail Life meetings Trail Life meets at 6:30 p.m. every 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.
Bakken

Bakken

Three receive scholarships from Fair Association

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
The Rockdale Fair Association presented their scholarships to these three young ladies last week. Hannah Bakken, daughter of Buck and Marie Bakken, graduated from Milano High School and plans to attend Texas A&M majoring in education.
MEMORIAL DAY DISPLAY— In last week’s paper with graduation and the awards ceremony taking place a week earlier than usual, we didn’t have room for this photo of the beautiful Memorial Day Flag Display that is annually put on by the Rockdale VFW and American Legion. Shown here are members of Rockdale FFA and other volunteers making sure everything looks looked great to honor Milam County’s war dead. The Reporter hopes you were able to see it next to Rockdale Monument Co. Submitted photo

MEMORIAL DAY DISPLAY— In last week’s paper with graduation and the awards ceremony taking place a week earlier than usual, we didn’t have room for this photo of the beautiful Memorial Day Flag Display that is annually put on by the Rockdale VFW and American Legion. Shown here are members of Rockdale FFA and other volunteers making sure everything looks looked great to honor Milam County’s war dead. The Reporter hopes you were able to see it next to Rockdale Monument Co. Submitted photo

MEMORIAL DAY DISPLAY

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
MEMORIAL DAY DISPLAY

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

News Staff
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Milam County courthouse records for May 18-28. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Warranty Deeds Arroyo Farms Partners LP to Angel Flores Sandoval Jr. – Lot 4, Block 1, Arroyo Farms Subdivision (2,260).
THE AG SIDE

THE AG SIDE

Milam County Row Crop Tour to be held June 23th

Josh Evans
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
The Milam County Row Crop Tour will be held on Tuesday, June 23. This year’s Row Crop Tour will begin with registration, donuts and coffee at 8 a.m. at 6993 N FM 486 in Thorndale.