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POLICE REPORT

Rockdale Police make felony arrest, respond to three accidents

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Jose David Contes, 58, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Jacobs for theft of property ($2,500 to $30,000). Accidents • Ofc. Lentz responded to US 79 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Aug. 27 at 6:16 a.m. • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 near CR 335 for a one vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Sept. 3 at 6:12 a.m. • 326 Texas Street for a structure fire with Milano VFD for mutual aid on Sept. 3 at 12:53 p.m. * 3990 John Harper Road for a grass fire on Sept. 8 at 4:41 p.m.

Milam Aggie moms looking to reconnect

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Howdy! The Milam County Aggie Moms Club is looking to reconnect with past members, and moms with current students, to join them for the 2025-26 school year. Please check their Facebook post for a list of meetings and activities. HOMECOMING— Milano homecoming is Sept. 19.
Water quality training set for October 20th

Water quality training set for October 20th

Water quality training set for October 20th

The Ag Side Josh Evans
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on Big Elm Creek and other nearby watersheds, including Deer Creek, Pond Creek, Middle Yegua Creek, and Brushy Creek, will be held on Oct. 20 in Cameron. The free event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in Founders Hall at The Yards of Cameron, 301 Adams Ave.

Milam County senior health expo looking for sponsors

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
The Milam County Triad Senior Healthcare Expo will be held on Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at New Salem Clubhouse. This event offers an opportunity for businesses and organizations to share insights, expertise and solutions with aging adults and their caregivers.
Graham at Margaritaville resort with awards from Flying C Records for her three #1 hits on Texas Regional Radio Report for “Hello, Texas,” “Me Time” and her latest “Rollin’ On.” She has a new album coming out later this year which includes her summertime anthem “Coppertone & Tequila.” Photo by Katy Thompson Graham

Graham at Margaritaville resort with awards from Flying C Records for her three #1 hits on Texas Regional Radio Report for “Hello, Texas,” “Me Time” and her latest “Rollin’ On.” She has a new album coming out later this year which includes her summertime anthem “Coppertone & Tequila.” Photo by Katy Thompson Graham

From cattle ranch to country charts

Karen Tallier Loud Mouth Entertainment
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
Brooke Graham is a proud Texas native whose sound is as bold and vibrant as the Gulf Coast sunsets that inspire her. Raised on a family cattle ranch near Austin, she blends the gritty twang of Texas honky-tonk with the breezy spirit of coastal life to create her signature style: Texas Trop Rock.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church’s Annual Homecoming Picnic will be held Sunday, September 14, at Marak, (7 miles NW of Cameron, FM 2269). Mass at 10:15 a.m. Games begin at 11:30 a.m. Home-fried Chicken and Sausage Meal served at 11 a.m. with continuous serving while it lasts.
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Shooter still at large; victim arrested

News Staff
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
A shooting near Buckholts brought about an intensive search for a suspect. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, in reference to a gunshot victim in the 1800 block of CR 104 off FM 1915 outside of Buckholts.
takes a 42-yard interception return in for a fourth quarter TD. The Rockdale Tigers took down their feline counterparts, 53-36, Friday in Smithville. Reporter/Nathan Flores

takes a 42-yard interception return in for a fourth quarter TD. The Rockdale Tigers took down their feline counterparts, 53-36, Friday in Smithville. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Rockdale tames Smithville in opener

Nathan Flores Reporter Staff Writer Rockdale
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07
SMITHVILLE—The Rockdale Tigers came away with an exciting win on Friday in Smithville. With a record-breaking night for a few Tigers, the Blue and Gold put together a solid performance to put themselves in the win column.