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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1040 W. Cameron Ave. Apt. 8 for a stove on fire on Jan. 13 at 11:02 a.m. • Brazos at Childress for a communications line down on Jan. 14 at 1:09 p.m. • 507 N. Main for a fire alarm on Jan. 14 at 3:37 p.m. • 107 Oak Park One for a structure fire on Jan.
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

Rockdale PD makes one felony arrest in seven-day period

News Staff
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Alice Amyx, no age given, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Clark for injury to a child/disabled person recklessly causing serious bodily injury or mental impairment.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
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 512-429-3458.
Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade was held Monday at 1 p.m. with Henry and Deborah Miller as grand marshals driven by Sheree Mitchell. The parade had about 75 marchers.

Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade was held Monday at 1 p.m. with Henry and Deborah Miller as grand marshals driven by Sheree Mitchell. The parade had about 75 marchers.

Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade

News Staff
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
Rockdale’s annual MLK Day Parade 
FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIS

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
FINALIST
PICKING CIRCLE— Milam Arts Society hosts a “picking circle” on the second Tuesday of each month at Moon Brew Coffee Co. from 7 to 9 p.m. Pickers from all over are led by Charlie Weyler for a night of live music. The next big event is a Mardi Gras-themed Open Mik Night on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. featuring beignets, traditional king cake, red beans and rice and more.

PICKING CIRCLE— Milam Arts Society hosts a “picking circle” on the second Tuesday of each month at Moon Brew Coffee Co. from 7 to 9 p.m. Pickers from all over are led by Charlie Weyler for a night of live music. The next big event is a Mardi Gras-themed Open Mik Night on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. featuring beignets, traditional king cake, red beans and rice and more.

PICKING CIRCLE

News Staff
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
PICKING CIRCLE

QUICK LOOK

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
Rockdale Band Boosters will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the junior high commons. Tickets are $15 and plates include spaghetti, salad, rolls and a drink. The evening will feature band performances, senior cake auction and a silent auction.

FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • The 300 block of West Belton for a gas leak on Jan. 6 at 9:52 a.m. • North US 77 for a three-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Jan. 7 at 7:06 a.m. • South FM 908 at South US 77 for a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries on Jan. 7 at 7:34 p.m.